Astigmatism is a very common refractive error and usually occurs in conjunction with short sightedness or farsightedness. When the lens or the cornea of your eye has an irregular curve/shape, it changes the way light passes through the eye. This makes your vision blurry. Astigmatism is not an eye disease; it is the physical result of how light reacts with your eye.
Symptoms of astigmatism include blurry vision, eye strain, headaches, squinting and difficulty with night vision. These symptoms usually become worse after extended period of visual activity such as reading or computer work. If these visual symptoms interfere with your ability to perform everyday tasks and reduce your enjoyment of living.
Like most common visual problems, astigmatism can easily be corrected with prescription glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgery. To see if you might have astigmatism take this home test which will give you a clear indication and what to do if you might have it.Love your eyes with Vision Works
