If you have any concerns about your eye health, call us or drop in at the practice. An early professional examination offers you peace-of-mind and can ensure the most effective treatment if needed.
The symptoms can be blurred or distorted vision. If left untreated, it can also lead to headaches and eye strain.
Astigmatism can go undiagnosed for years. And it can affect ability to read and concentrate. This underlines the importance of regular eye tests with the optician for you and especially for young children.
Treatment
The condition is generally mild and so does not require treatment beyond prescription of corrective glasses. “Toric” contact lenses suitable for astigmatism are also available nowadays for people who prefer contact lenses to spectacles.