It’s possible to have presbyopia and astigmatism at the same time. Treatments such as prescription contacts or glasses and eye surgery can help correct both conditions. Astigmatism and presbyopia are ...

LASIK surgery can be a viable option for people with mild to moderate astigmatism, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for glasses or contacts. Eligibility for LASIK depends on factors beyond ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the "film" at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

Dr. Everett answers the question: 'What's Astigmatism And How Common Is It?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is astigmatism and how common is it? Answer ...

Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea (outermost eye layer) is irregular. The cornea is usually round like a sphere, but people with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas. This shape ...

Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism and ...

If you’ve ever gone to the optometrist and been told that your eyes aren’t perfectly round, you’re not alone. According to a report published in Science Direct, approximately 40% of people worldwide ...

VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A revolution in eye surgery is now available and it's changing the lives of patients across Central California. A Visalia medical center is the first in the Valley to offer ...

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Astigmatism causes a person to experience distorted, blurry vision. Corrective contact lenses can help people with astigmatism to see more clearly, and many brands offer contact lenses for astigmatism ...