Astigmatism, or irregular curvature of the cornea, is a fairly common refractive error. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about one-third of the global population suffers from astigmatism. Even though most people have probably at least heard of this issue, few are aware that there are different astigmatism levels. As you might expect, these different levels […]
If you can’t see quite as clearly as you would like without corrective eyewear, there’s a good chance you are suffering from a refractive error. But just what are refractive errors? Refractive errors are an umbrella term for issues like farsightedness, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. Because this is such a general term, these issues are the […]
If you have a refractive error, there’s a good chance it’s astigmatism. In fact, nearly one-third of Americans suffer from this condition. But before you run to the eye doctor for corrective surgery, you may want to think again. Doctors are performing fewer and fewer LASIK surgeries as the years go on, and for good […]
If you’ve ever been to the eye doctor (which we certainly hope you have!), you’ve probably heard the word “astigmatism” thrown around at some point. And, this is for good reason, as astigmatism is one of the most common vision issues out there. A recent study conducted in Sichuan, China found that out of 21,415 […]
If you’ve struggled with astigmatism, someone has probably recommended LASIK eye surgery to you. LASIK has long been touted to be the quick-fix cure-all for a variety of refractive errors. This is definitely one way to fix your vision if you suffer from this condition, but just how effective is it? And is it safe? […]
It can be easy to tell if you’re farsighted because your vision will be blurry when you look at things up close, but you’ll be able to see things clearly in the distance. And it can be easy to tell if you’re nearsighted, because you’ll be able to see things up close clearly, but struggle […]
Most people recognize the importance of knowing their family medical history. We know that if there is a history of cancer or diabetes in our family, there are certain tests we should get more often. But, do you know that you should also be aware of your family’s eye health history? There are some eye […]
There can be several underlying causes of blurry vision at night. One of the best ways to address the problem is to first find out why you are experiencing blurry vision. It could be cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, myopia, astigmatism or some other eye ailment. After learning the underlying cause, it is easier to address the […]
If you’ve been to the eye doctor, you’ve likely heard of astigmatism. This eye condition is one of the most common contributors to less-than-perfect vision. In fact, more people have astigmatism than you may think (and many do not even know it, especially if it is slight). If you have blurry vision or have been […]
Astigmatism is one of those buzzwords in the eye care world that most people have heard of, but very few know what it actually means. Astigmatism is a disorder of the eyes that can cause the light to focus on two points instead of just one. This is caused by a misshapen cornea, which in […]
