Astigmatism causes image distortion due to the irregular shape of the cornea or lens. Patients describe "blurring," "shadows," double vision, eye fatigue, and headaches.
Normal vision
Astigmatism
Correction and control methods
glasses with special cylindrical lenses;
Toric contact lenses are special lenses for astigmatism.
Unlike regular lenses:
A toric lens has different curvatures in different directions
It is fixed in the correct position on the eye so that the image is always clear) individual solutions in combination with myopia / hyperopia.
Toric glasses or contact lenses
Relieve astigmatism
They combine correction of farsightedness or myopia
Multifocal lenses + astigmatism
If there is also presbyopia (age-related hyperopia)
Can be seen clearly at all distances
Hardware and visual therapy (according to indications)
For children and teenagers
Trains accommodation and eye work together, reduces tension