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See the future clearly, todayAstigmatism is a condition in which vision is blurred due a curvature of the cornea or lens, causing the image to be out of focus on the retina. At Soteria Eye Clinic, the expert team of doctors uses several treatments to address this condition. Call the office to find out the right way to treat your astigmatism, or use our online booking platform to make an appointment.
Your cornea is the clear, round dome that covers your eye’s iris and pupil. Normally, it’s smooth and curved equally in all directions so light focuses onto the retina at the back of your eye, and you see clearly. When the cornea or lens isn’t evenly curved or smooth, these light rays don’t refract correctly and compromise your vision.
Astigmatism is usually a genetic condition, and it may indicate keratoconus in which your cornea has a cone-like bulge. Some people may develop astigmatism following an eye injury, eye disease, or surgery.
You may notice changes in your vision that indicate astigmatism. These include:
You may come in complaining of distortions of your vision, but in cases of mild astigmatism, you may not realize you have a problem. Children with astigmatism may not recognize that their vision isn’t normal. Regular visits to Soteria Eye Clinic keeps you on top of your eye health and can help diagnose astigmatism early.
You may have astigmatism alone, or have it in conjunction with nearsightedness or farsightedness.
The ophthalmologists at Soteria Eye Clinic often recommend corrective lenses, in the form of eyeglasses or contact lenses, to treat astigmatism. Lenses normalize the refraction of light, making images clearer.
You may also opt for refractive surgery, LASIK, or cataract surgery, all of which aim to change the shape of the cornea permanently. Discuss these options with the doctors to find out which one might be right for you.