Astigmatism is one of the most common eye conditions that are easily corrected. The condition itself is caused by an eye that is not completely round but is shaped more like a football or sphere.
Refractive errors are those that cause an uneven bending of a light source, creating a blurred or unclear view of an object. Only one part of the object is in focus at a time, and often, distant objects are blurry or wavy in appearance.
Astigmatism is mostly detected during regular sessions of routine eye check-up for nearsightedness and farsightedness.
Eye doctors estimate the astigmatism level in a person during retinoscopy tests by shining a light into the eyes and manually introduce a series of lenses between the light and eyes.
Astigmatism is a natural syndrome in people and most of them suffering from this are born with it. Astigmatism sometimes develops after an eye disease or injury or surgery. People often alert others not to read in low light or sit for long or too close in front of the TV, which is a myth and isn’t true.
Treatments or Processes that treat astigmatism are beneficial in that they:
Astigmatism treatments usually involve the use of glasses or soft contact lens. These two types of the corrective lens have a greater light bending strength in one direction than the other lens and are often called ‘toric’ lenses.
For those who have more astigmatism difficulties and to wear contact lenses, a gas-permeable rigid contact lens may be the easiest way to correct your astigmatism.
Other options include refractive surgery, in which the shape of the cornea is changed. Another term for this type of surgery is also known as laser eye surgery. Specific treatment options are utilized on an individual basis depending on the severity of astigmatism.
For those individuals wishing for refractive surgery or laser eye surgery instead of correction with the use of glasses, several procedures must be evaluated before surgery. With so many other, noninvasive procedures available, much discussion is made to benefit and risk.
Anyone who is going to have a refractive surgery must have a healthy eye that is free of disease and also have no retinal problems or tears in the cornea itself.
Any licensed ophthalmologist specially certified in Lasik surgery can perform this procedure. Always be sure to assess the facility where you will have the procedure performed that all personnel is certified. Ensure the doctor is licensed with international quality assurance credentialing centers before you have your surgery. Examination, diagnosis, and counseling regarding macular degeneration and options available are typically performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist who specializes in the treatment of those with poor vision. An ophthalmologist should be licensed and trained and certified to perform eye surgical procedures. He or she should also be trained to use of laser and ultrasound equipment. Medical licensing in the United States is by local, state, and national medical boards.
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