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Astigmatism

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Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC - - Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC

Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery located in Trappe, North Wales, Hatboro, Bethlehem, & Levittown, PA

If your vision is blurry and seems to be getting worse, you may have astigmatism, which is a type of vision condition that can be easily corrected with the right care. The eye specialists at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC specialize in astigmatism and can provide the most appropriate treatment for clearer vision. If you live in the greater Philadelphia area, including Trappe, North Wales, Hatboro, Bethlehem, and Levittown, Pennsylvania, or the counties of Montgomery, Bucks, or Northampton, schedule an appointment online or by phone today for expert eye care to address your astigmatism.

Astigmatism Q & A

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism is an eye condition that causes distorted and blurry vision. A normal eye is shaped like a basketball, perfectly round. This eye shape allows the light that enters your eye to bend evenly to create a clear image. People with astigmatism have more of an oval-shaped eye that causes the light to bend irregularly and create a blurry image.

Most people are born with astigmatism, but you may also develop a change in eye shape after an eye injury or eye surgery. Although not common, keratoconus can also lead to astigmatism. This rare eye condition causes the cornea to become thinner over time, leading to a more cone-like shape that affects the clarity of your vision.

Blurry vision is the most common symptom of astigmatism, which may worsen with time. If you’re experiencing any vision changes, you should schedule an appointment at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC for an evaluation.

How is astigmatism diagnosed?

Your eye care specialist at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC conducts a comprehensive eye exam to determine if your vision changes are due to astigmatism. In addition to the altered eye shape, your specialist may also find other vision issues, such as myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness).

Once your vision problems are identified, your eye doctor at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC can create a treatment plan to help you get clearer vision.

What treatments can improve my astigmatism?

Your specialist at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC works closely with you to determine the best treatment for your astigmatism. The eye condition can be improved with eyeglasses or contact lenses. The experienced team at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC can also perform LASIK to correct your astigmatism so you don’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses at all.

If you have cataracts, the eye care specialists at Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC use a toric intraocular lens (IOL) to replace your cataract lens after surgery. The toric lens is a specialized lens that corrects your astigmatism so you don’t have to wear glasses or contact lenses following the procedure.

Astigmatism is a common vision problem that can be easily corrected. To schedule your eye exam today, call Ophthalmology Physicians & Surgeons, PC or use the online booking feature.

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