Astigmatism
Astigmatism is easily diagnosed by a standard ophthalmic exam with refraction test. Special tests are not usually required. Children or others who cannot respond to questions can have the degree of their vision problem measured by a test that uses reflected light (retinoscopy). Glasses or hard contact lenses, and Laser Vision Correction will correct astigmatism. Soft contact lenses do not work as well. Severe astigmatism can be treated with surgery. Vision is usually normalized with the correct glasses, contact lenses or laser vision correction. Astigmatism in only one eye may cause amblyopia*. If you have been treated for an astigmatism and your vision problems worsen, or if glasses or contact lenses do not improve your vision you should see an eye-care professional or call us for an appointment at the Zaffater Eye Center.
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* Amblyopia is reduced vision in an
eye that has not received adequate use during early childhood.
What causes amblyopia?
Amblyopia, also known as "lazy eye," has many causes. Most often it
results from either a misalignment of a child's eyes, such as
crossed eyes, or a difference in image quality between the two eyes
(one eye focusing better than the other.) In both cases, one eye
becomes stronger, suppressing the image of the other eye. If this
condition persists, the weaker eye may becomes useless.
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