Understanding astigmatism
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of astigmatism before. It’s a common eye condition that causes blurred vision, discomfort in your eyes and headaches.
There’s a good chance you’ve heard of astigmatism before. It’s a common eye condition that causes blurred vision, discomfort in your eyes and headaches.
If you have astigmatism, the cornea may be more oval shaped – like a rugby ball – causing the light to bend differently. This results in what’s called a ‘blur circle’, which makes it tough to focus on objects in the distance (and sometimes up close as well).
Click and drag the image below to see how astigmatism can affect your vision.
The good news is astigmatism is easy to diagnose during a routine eye test and rest assured, it’s also easy to correct with glasses or contact lenses and in some cases laser surgery. Your optometrist will recommend the best option for you.
Ask your optometrist if you have any questions about astigmatism or book an appointment today.
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