Astigmatism - what is it?
Astigmatism is the cause of blurred vision regardless of distance. The eye is not perfectly round, it is more like a rugby ball, and its surface is not symmetrical. It focuses light from one direction better than others. As a result, vision becomes blurred. For example, an object will be seen more clearly from one direction than from others.
Treatment of astigmatism
Take a look at the table below to see what type of surgery may be right for you personally.
| Astigmatism | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser vision correction | |||||||||
| Intraocular correction |
Laser vision correction
Although glasses and contact lenses can help with myopia, they can be compared to a plaster cast and crutches, meaning they are a temporary solution that allows you to get out of the situation, but they don’t actually address the cause of the problem in the way that surgery can.
Intraocular correction
Intraocular lenses are designed to correct high degrees of astigmatism. In case laser correction is not suitable for you, do not give up, as there are other possibilities to achieve the desired results. New Vision Eye Clinic offers a number of surgeries that can help you. During a consultation, we will be able to find out if the surgery is contraindicated and determine the best option for you.
