Astigmatism

Astigmatism can cause blurry vision, headaches, and affect your quality of life. At Eye See in Lincolnshire, IL, we provide comprehensive eye exams to accurately diagnose astigmatism and offer treatment that can help you see clearly. Before visiting us, learn more about this condition below:

What is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when your cornea or eye lens are irregularly shaped. If your condition is severe, it can cause objects that are close and far away to appear blurry. Not only that, but if astigmatism is left untreated, you may experience discomfort, eye strain, and difficulty seeing at night.

astigmatism is severe enough to cause issues with your sight, it's likely that both objects that are up close and those that are far away will appear blurry. Untreated astigmatism can lead to additional issues, such as eye discomfort, eye strain, and headaches. People with astigmatism may find that when they squint, it's easier to see clearly. 

In order to fully understand astigmatism, it can be helpful to picture the eye as a baseball, which is a perfectly round object. However, those with astigmatism have an eye that is shaped more like a football than a baseball. Along with that, people with horizontal astigmatism have an eye shape that is wider than it is tall, such as a football sitting normally on the ground. Those who have vertical astigmatism have an eye shape that is taller than it is wide, like a football standing on its end.

Contact Lenses for Astigmatism

While astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, many people prefer to wear contact lenses. If you have astigmatism, our optometrists can help you find the right lenses for your condition. Contact lenses designed for people with astigmatism come in slightly different shapes, which allow them to sit comfortably on the eye. During your eye exam, our eye doctor will talk with you about the different contact lenses that we provide. You may also be able to use standard soft lenses or might need gas-preamble lenses in order to see clearly.

Contact us for an Appointment Today

If you are experiencing symptoms of astigmatism, our team at Eye See in Lincolnshire, IL, can help. After an evaluation, we can provide the necessary treatment that provide you with a sharper vision. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your appointment, contact us at (847) 243-3330 today. When you need an optometrist near me, we are delighted to assist you!