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   How is astigmatism treated?

   • The goal of treating astigmatism is to improve vision clarity and eye comfort. Treatments are corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Wearing corrective lenses treats astigmatism by counteracting uneven curvatures of your cornea or lens. Types of corrective lenses include: Eyeglasses.

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   Can astigmatism be prevented?

   • Astigmatism happens when your cornea or lens has a different shape than normal. The shape makes light bend differently as it enters your eye, causing a refractive error. Doctors don’t know what causes astigmatism, and there’s no way to prevent it. Some people are born with astigmatism, but many people develop it as children or young adults.

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   Can a doctor fix astigmatism?

   • It’s common to have astigmatism along with nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). These three conditions are called refractive errors because they involve how your eyes bend (or refract) light. Astigmatism is fairly easy for an eye doctor to fix with glasses, contacts, or surgery. Symptoms of astigmatism may include:

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   Oct 5, 2021 · Learn how astigmatism is diagnosed with an eye exam and treated with corrective lenses or refractive surgery. Compare different types of lenses and surgeries, and their benefits and risks.

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   May 10, 2024 · Astigmatism is an eye condition that causes blurry vision due to an irregular cornea or lens shape. Learn how to diagnose and correct astigmatism with eyeglasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery.

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Learn about astigmatism, a condition that affects the shape of your eye and causes blurry or distorted vision. Find out how to diagnose and treat it with glasses, contacts, or surgery.

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   Nov 20, 2022 · Learn about astigmatism, a common type of refractive error that causes blurred vision. Find out how it's diagnosed and treated with corrective lenses, surgery or other methods.

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   Nov 15, 2023 · Astigmatism is a refractive error that affects your vision. Learn how to recognize the symptoms, what causes it, how to diagnose it, and how to treat it with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery.

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   Apr 26, 2023 · Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an error in the shape of the cornea or lens. Learn about the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for astigmatism, such as glasses, contacts, or surgery.