Astigmatism
The development of the eye in the womb is determined by several factors. The prominent among these are inherent genetic factors and the environment. A slight aberration in these may cause astigmatism. It can also be hereditary or caused due to improper posture. Symptoms may vary from headache, fatigue, eyestrain to different degree of blurred vision or squinting. It is often accompanied by nearsightedness or far sightedness. Although there are no fixed reasons why astigmatism occurs, it can be cured.
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Contact lenses for astigmatism include an additional cylindrical element for proper focusing of the light rays. An individual with astigmatism can opt for rigid gas permeable (RGP) or soft toric contact lens. These contact lenses differ in their components and features...
Astigmatism
Types, Causes and Treatments of Astigmatism.
What Causes Astigmatism and the Available Treatments
Find out what causes astigmatism, what the different types of astigmatism are and what procedures are available to correct this condition
New Lens Implants Can Correct Astigmatism after Cataract Surgery
Cataracts are a clouding of the natural lens in the eye. The lens becomes yellow or opaque preventing light and images from reaching the retina. Always ask your surgeon about the options for implants before surgery to see if there is something that will best suite any visual needs.
Stop Astigmatism With Colored Toric Lenses
For a long time, people suffering from astigmatism have been doomed to glasses. However today they can not only wear toric contact lenses but those of the colored kind as well. The future does seem brighter.