How to Detect Signs Of Astigmatism

Astigmatism is an optical condition that often renders a person with "fuzzy"

vision. Luckily Astigmatism can be corrected with contacts, glasses or surgery.

Astigmatism is actually an irregular curvature of the cornea. Instead of being round a person with an astigmatism has an eye more shaped like an egg or football. When light enters an eye that is not misshapen it refracts evenly. When light enters an astigmatic eye it refracts unevenly or more in one direction.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Eyes

1. Astigmatism doesn't affect how well a person can see near or far although it can be compounded with near or far sightedness. If you are having difficulties seeing at any distance this is one of the symptoms of Astigmatism.

2. Objects may have a fuzzy shadow on one side or the other. Because the light is being refracted on one side more than the other you get a kind of double or even multiple vision effect. You begin to notice yourself adjusting to compensate for that fuzzy shadow whenever you have to focus on anything.

3. Fatigue, headache and eye strain often begin to increase once the condition needs to be treated.

4. If you are having these conditions you probably need to make a visit to your optometrist or eye doctor. There is almost surely something available to correct your astigmatism even if it's severe.

Tips & Warnings

• Always visit your eye doctor when you are having optical problems.

Resources

• Contact Lenses For Astigmatism
• Multifocal Contact Lenses
• Daily Contact Lens
• Discount Contact Lenses

[honestheiress]

on 12/5/2009 Thanks for the article. Good signs to look out for.

[babblebubble]

on 11/24/2009 I so need to see an eye doctor...
Good job. 5*, and thanks for the friend invite!

[johnnyutah]

on 11/24/2009 nice read..thanks for sharing How to Detect Signs Of Astigmatism 5*

[jlneeds]

on 11/24/2009 I have astigmatism. Good article 5*

[jaxicat]

on 11/24/2009 Good article. Everyone needs a yearly appt. with the opthomologist, to detect signs of astigmatism, and check for other issues. I have it, and it causes me to need sunglasses most of the time. 5* :)