Condition
Astigmatism
Astigmatism means your eye isn't perfectly round shaped. This causes blurriness both near and far because light focuses at different points in your eye.
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Astigmatism
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Symptoms
- Blurry vision at all distances (near and far)
- Trouble seeing details in small things
- Eye strain and tiredness after using eyes
- Headaches during or after reading
- Squinting to try to see better
- Difficulty driving at night
Causes
- Your cornea has an uneven curve (most common)
- Your lens inside the eye isn't shaped right
- You were born with the shape (inherited)
- Could be combined with myopia or hyperopia
- Eye injury that changes the shape
- Eye surgery that affects the shape
Treatments
- Glasses with special correction for the uneven shape
- Toric contact lenses (special curved lenses)
- LASIK surgery to reshape the cornea
- PRK laser treatment
- SMILE procedure (newer laser treatment)
- Regular eye exams to watch for changes
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If you're experiencing symptoms or have concerns about your eye health, schedule an appointment with KSA Vision Clinic for a comprehensive examination.
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