5 Things To Know About Astigmatism

5 Things To Know About Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a refractive condition that causes blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism is more common than either nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is, however, common to have both astigmatism and either nearsightedness or farsightedness. When the eye focuses...
Are there Contacts for Astigmatism?

Are there Contacts for Astigmatism?

Having astigmatism means that your eyes do not focus light in one spot, instead the light is focused in two different places. Previously, only glasses could correct astigmatism. Now there are several options for contacts to correct astigmatism. These contacts are...

Astigmatism Myths and Facts

Myth: You can’t wear contact lenses because you have astigmatism Fact: Either you were told that a long time ago or you were told that by a doctor who did not like to fit astigmatism contact lenses. Myth: 1 Day disposable contact lenses are not available for...

A is for Astigmatism

The word ‘Astigmatism’ is sticky. Patients hear it from an eye doctor and they remember. The simple definition of astigmatism is to think football instead of baseball. Non-astigmatism corrections are considered ‘spherical’ – like a round...

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