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Astigmatism 101: Soup spoon vs. Teaspoon

One of the most mystical terms used in ophthalmology is astigmatism. Well, what is it?

Uncorrected astigmatism is a frequent reason why people cannot see clearly. Okay, but what is it?

Astigmatism keeps many people from wearing soft contact lenses. Enough already! What is astigmatism?!?

First things first. Let’s start with a perfect uncorrected 20/20 eye. This eye clearly “sees” an object because the eye is precisely focusing light…

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Did You Know There Are Multiple Types of Astigmatism?

Much like nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism is not a disease of the eye. Rather, it’s a refractive error in your lens that you are born with and that is usually treated with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Symptoms include blurred or distorted vision, eyestrain, and or headaches (especially after attempting to focus for some time).

How To: Cure Your Astigmatism

In many cases, astigmatism is a side effect of progressive axial length myopia.

The Definitive Guide: What Is Astigmatism

There are any number of highly detailed sources all over the Web, discussing the question of ‘what is astigmatism’ in terms of physiological flaw of the eye. While we won’t go through the trouble of reiterating all the commonly information here, we will take a closer look at what matters to you...

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The main symptom of astigmatism is blurred vision. It occurs because the cornea at the front of the eye is unevenly curved. Eyesight problems, such as astigmatism, are also known as refractive errors. Astigmatism is a common condition that can be corrected by glasses or contact lenses, or cured with laser eye surgery.