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World-Class Astigmatism Diagnostics for Medical Tourists in Tijuana, Mexico

Astigmatism

World-Class Astigmatism Diagnostics for Medical Tourists in Tijuana, Mexico

Astigmatism

What is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is shaped more like an oblong football than a spherical baseball, which is the normal shape.

oblong football

In most astigmatic eyes, the oblong or oval shape causes light rays to focus on two points in the back of your eye, rather than on just one. This is because, like a football, an astigmatic cornea has a steeper, flatter curve.

In regular astigmatism, the meridians in which the two different curves lie are located 180 degrees apart. In irregular astigmatism, the two meridians may be located at something other than 180 degrees apart; or there are more than two meridians. Regular astigmatism is usually easy to correct, but irregular astigmatism can be complicated and more difficult to correct, depending on the extent of the irregularity and its cause.

hereditary

Usually astigmatism is hereditary: many people are born with an oblong cornea, and the resulting vision problem may get worse over time. But astigmatism may also result from an eye injury that has caused scarring on the cornea, from certain types of eye surgery, or from keratoconus, a disease that causes a gradual thinning of the cornea.
Key Points Summary
  • Irregular Corneal Shape: Astigmatism is caused by an irregular shape of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.
  • Common Condition: It is a common refractive error, often occurring alongside myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness).
  • Symptoms: Common symptoms include blurred vision, eye strain, headaches, and difficulty seeing at night.
  • Diagnosis: Diagnosed through a comprehensive eye exam that includes refraction and keratometry tests.
  • Treatment Options: Can be corrected with prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery such as LASIK.
  • Regular Monitoring: Regular eye exams are essential to monitor astigmatism and update prescriptions as needed.
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