Do you find that straight lines look a bit crooked, or do you confuse an 8 with a 0? You might have astigmatism, one of the most common vision defects.
👁️ What is Astigmatism
In an astigmatic eye, the cornea is not uniformly curved like a sphere, but rather more like a rugby ball. Because of this, light does not focus on a single point on the retina, and images appear blurry or slightly distorted, both up close and at a distance. It is like looking through a camera lens that is not properly calibrated.
🎯 Most Common Symptoms
- 🔍 Blurry or distorted vision at all distances
- 📱 Similar letters getting confused (8 and 0, B and 8)
- 😫 Headaches and eye strain after reading or using screens
- 🌙 Halos and streaks around lights at night
- 👀 Need to squint to see better
You can do a preliminary test with our online astigmatism test.
🌟 How to Correct Astigmatism
1. 👓 Glasses with toric lenses
Lenses calculated for your astigmatism, which bring images back into focus.
2. 👁️ Toric contact lenses
Contact lenses designed to remain stable in the correct position on the eye.
3. 🎯 Combined correction
Astigmatism is often accompanied by myopia, hyperopia, or presbyopia: a single lens, even a progressive one, can correct everything at once.
🚸 Astigmatism in Children
A child with uncorrected astigmatism may have difficulty reading or at school without complaining about it. If it is severe, it can also lead to amblyopia (lazy eye). Tip: an eye exam every year, and a vision check if you notice difficulties with reading or at school.
💪 Clear Vision is Possible
With the right correction, you can read without effort, use screens more comfortably, and drive at night with fewer halos.
🎯 Do you think you have astigmatism? Book a vision test at Ottica Paoletti in Pieve di Soligo, or call us at 0438 83409.