Ever feel like your vision is a bit—–wavy? Or maybe lights seem to have a halo around them at night? If so, you might be experiencing astigmatism – and you’re definitely not alone!
Think of your eye like a perfectly round basketball. For clear vision, light needs to hit one spot sharply on the back of your eye (the retina). With astigmatism, your eye’s cornea (the clear front surface) or lens isn’t perfectly round; instead, it’s shaped more like a football.
This irregular shape causes light to focus on multiple points within your eye, rather than just one. The result? Blurry, distorted, or stretched-out vision at any distance. It can also lead to headaches, eye strain, and difficulty with night driving.
The good news? Astigmatism is super common and usually easily corrected! Most cases can be managed with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or even refractive surgery.
Curious if astigmatism is affecting your vision? Don’t let blurry vision hold you back! A comprehensive eye exam at Southwest Eye Care can accurately diagnose astigmatism and help you explore the best treatment options for clear, comfortable vision.
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