Living with Astigmatism

Astigmatism is the most common vision problem, affecting most people to at least some degree. Astigmatism occurs when either the cornea or the lens of the eye has a slightly different surface curvature in one direction than the other. Instead of being even and smooth in all directions, the surface may be flatter or steeper in some areas. Slight amounts of astigmatism usually don't affect vision and don't require treatment. However, some patients with astigmatism seem to have significant difficulty driving at night or working under certain light conditions. They often complain of a shadowy affects on letters, distortion, glare and halos around lights. If you have been diagnosed with astigmatism, the following tips may help to improve unwanted symptoms:

• See your eye doctor every 12 months
• Use anti-reflective coating
• Ask about new contact lenses
• Hydrate your eyes

Read the original article written by Troy Bedinghaus, O.D. published on about.com

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