Astigmatism is a common eye problem. The problem is caused by imperfections in the curvature of your eyes causing blurred distance or near vision. Normally your corneas and eye lens are smooth and uniformly curved in all directions.
Astigmatism is a common eye problem that can usually occur with myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness).
We can diagnose the problem with a simple eye exam. Astigmatism is a refractive error and is not an eye disease. Your eye has a problem focusing light.
Symptoms
◘ Blurred or distorted vision.
◘ Eyestrain or discomfort.
◘ Headache.
◘ Difficulty with night vision.
Squinting.
Causes
Astigmatism is caused by asymmetrically shaped corneas. Our eye has two curved surfaces (cornea and lens) that refract light onto your retina.
When the cornea and lens are perfectly shaped you get a focused image on your retinas.
There are two types of Astigmatism:-
Myopic astigmatism is when your cornea has curved too much or your eye is longer than normal. The condition makes distant objects look blurry.
Hyperopia occurs when your cornea has curved too little or your eye is shorter than normal. The condition makes the near object look blurry.
Treatment
The best ophthalmologist in Mumbai treats mild-to-moderate astigmatism by prescribes eyeglasses or contact lenses.
The glasses or contact lenses help to compensate for the uneven curvature of your cornea or lens.