Paying attention to eye health improves our quality of life and makes our daily lives more comfortable. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye problems such as astigmatism is important to protect eye health. Having our eyes checked regularly and applying corrective treatments when necessary will help us enjoy clear and healthy vision.
Briefly, what does astigmatism mean? It is the condition in which the eyes cannot focus properly. Normally, the cornea and the lens of the eye create a smooth surface and focus light on the retina at the back of the eye. However, in astigmatism, the cornea or eye lens is irregular in shape, which affects the focusing of light.
What happens when there is astigmatism?
When astigmatism occurs, vision becomes blurred and scattered. People with astigmatism experience these symptoms:
- Difficulty seeing distant and near objects clearly
- eye strain
- Headache
- sensitivity to light
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
How does an eye with astigmatism see?
To the question of how people with astigmatism see, we can answer that they may have difficulty seeing both distant and near objects clearly. An eye with astigmatism sees the world in a blurry and distorted way. This can make it appear as if objects are behind a smoke screen.
What happens if astigmatism glasses are not worn?
If astigmatism glasses are not worn, blurred vision will occur. This blurriness can make it difficult to see both distant and near objects clearly. People with astigmatism may also experience other symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, and sensitivity to light. Not wearing astigmatism glasses can negatively affect your eye health in the long term. Blurred vision caused by astigmatism causes your eye muscles to work harder. This can make eye strain and headaches worse. It can also cause problems such as lazy eye.
Can astigmatism be corrected?
Unfortunately, spontaneous correction of astigmatism is rare. In most cases, astigmatism is a permanent condition and requires medical intervention to correct. However, it is possible to slow or stop the progression of astigmatism. Here are some things you can do to do this:
- Regular eye examination,
- Avoid rubbing the eyes,
- a healthy lifestyle,
- Use of glasses or contact lenses,
- Laser treatment can correct astigmatism permanently.
Does astigmatism progress quickly?
The rate at which astigmatism progresses varies from person to person and depends on many factors. In some people, astigmatism does not progress at all over the years, while in others it may progress rapidly.
This information is for informational purposes only. If you have a medical problem, please consult your doctor.