Experiences with

Astigmatism

Astigmatism, along with short sight and long sight, is a common cause of blurry vision. It's usually corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism means your eye is shaped more like a rugby ball than a football, so light is focused at more than one place in the eye.

This can cause:

blurred vision
headaches
eye strain (you may notice this after concentrating for a long time – on a computer, for example)

Astigmatism normally occurs alongside short sight or long sight.

In young children, a high astigmatism may cause lazy eye. It's important this is spotted early so it can be treated.

What you can do for astigmatism

If astigmatism is affecting your eyesight, there are several ways to correct it.

26 public posts

cataract surgery

Now then, apparently as told to me by surgeon, lowest lens, is $225 which he did not recommend, next up was $545, said this was best suited for me, even thought I do have astigmatism in eye that will be treated, Now, money is an issue for me, just before Christmas, and if you remember, my singon, diagnosedNow then, apparently as told to me by surgeon, lowest lens, is $225 which he did not recommend, next up was $545, said this was best suited for me, even thought I do have astigmatism in eye that will be treated, Now, money is an issue for me, just before Christmas, and if you remember, my singon, diagnosed

arvinein PMRGCAuk

Eye Strain - Dizziness - Tingling Fingers & Foot - 1 Month later?

I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old and have a lazy left eye and astigmatism, I have had to change my glasses prescription since as it wasn’t strong enough but even with new glasses my eyes still can only manage about 1hr of screen time before going in and out of focus(left eye).I have worn glasses since I was 5 years old and have a lazy left eye and astigmatism, I have had to change my glasses prescription since as it wasn’t strong enough but even with new glasses my eyes still can only manage about 1hr of screen time before going in and out of focus(left eye).

cc-dysonin National Migraine Centre

Visiual Disturbances

Well I’ve gotten a MRI done since then because it started freaking me out, & everything came back normal; and I’ve also seen my eye dr which everything was normal as well (besides finding out I now have an astigmatism).Well I’ve gotten a MRI done since then because it started freaking me out, & everything came back normal; and I’ve also seen my eye dr which everything was normal as well (besides finding out I now have an astigmatism).

Beautifulgirl01in National Migraine Centre

Computer job-OK with GCA?

I’m very near-sighted and have some astigmatism. Pred has made my baby cataracts worse but not bad enough for surgery, so far just glare from lights and some loss of detail.I’m very near-sighted and have some astigmatism. Pred has made my baby cataracts worse but not bad enough for surgery, so far just glare from lights and some loss of detail.

Mstilesin PMRGCAuk

Wonky Eyes

Just got an eye exam in August and new glasses, only thing that optometrist saw was astigmatism. Said optical neuritis wasn't present, but whenever I wake up I see weird stuff, like images that aren't there, flashing lights and stuff.Just got an eye exam in August and new glasses, only thing that optometrist saw was astigmatism. Said optical neuritis wasn't present, but whenever I wake up I see weird stuff, like images that aren't there, flashing lights and stuff.

Bamfan1442in My MSAA Community

I’m so scared. I just want to be okay. Suicidal. Anxious 25/8

I saw a eye dr today and had an eye exam, everything was fine, she said my nerves looked beautiful, but i’m developing an astigmatism in my other eye and vision has kinda changed. It was so weird. I was fine until i got to googling stuff again. I’m so afraid.I saw a eye dr today and had an eye exam, everything was fine, she said my nerves looked beautiful, but i’m developing an astigmatism in my other eye and vision has kinda changed. It was so weird. I was fine until i got to googling stuff again. I’m so afraid.

krob011in Anxiety Support

Double Vision (Diplopia)

Monocular diplopia can be caused by: Astigmatism — This is an abnormal curvature of the front surface of the cornea. Keratoconus — The cornea gradually becomes thin and cone-shaped.Monocular diplopia can be caused by: Astigmatism — This is an abnormal curvature of the front surface of the cornea. Keratoconus — The cornea gradually becomes thin and cone-shaped.

lingin Thyroid UK

I’m losing my vision

I’ve been to the eye doctor about it and she said I have a slight astigmatism, but....would a slight astigmatism make this happen? Another reason why I’m scared for my vision is because I get ocular migraines.I’ve been to the eye doctor about it and she said I have a slight astigmatism, but....would a slight astigmatism make this happen? Another reason why I’m scared for my vision is because I get ocular migraines.

plushiesaremyjamin Anxiety Support

Myopic Macular and ecstasia

or different eye problems ...i have not only learned more but also feels less lonely ...I think.my eye problems started from a young age but not picked till much later ...had a cornea graph 36 years ago on my Right eye and on my left 16 years ago dye to keratoconos ..am very myopic -25R,-14 L with astigmatismor different eye problems ...i have not only learned more but also feels less lonely ...I think.my eye problems started from a young age but not picked till much later ...had a cornea graph 36 years ago on my Right eye and on my left 16 years ago dye to keratoconos ..am very myopic -25R,-14 L with astigmatism

kyrpin Macular Society

Is distorted vision straight lines looking slightly wavy/bent ALWAYS macular degeneration?

Can an astigmatism cause this too?Can an astigmatism cause this too?

Amybaker217in Macular Society

Anxiety and vision issues. Any help appreciated.

I just got new glasses for astigmatism. I’ve been getting used to them for a week. They don’t seem to help. It also gets better if I close either eye-it doesn’t matter which or move my head in a certai position. Any any insight would help.I just got new glasses for astigmatism. I’ve been getting used to them for a week. They don’t seem to help. It also gets better if I close either eye-it doesn’t matter which or move my head in a certai position. Any any insight would help.

Cookie1234567in Anxiety Support

I’ve recently joined the wet macula brigade unfortunately!

My consultant says this glare problem is not related to macula degeneration, I have an astigmatism and cataracts forming on the eye too. Just wondered if anyone has this difficulty with this awful glare on top of wetAMD.My consultant says this glare problem is not related to macula degeneration, I have an astigmatism and cataracts forming on the eye too. Just wondered if anyone has this difficulty with this awful glare on top of wetAMD.

MacularAnnin Macular Society

Blurred periphial vision with CMT....?

I saw an eye Dr after the 2nd bout and he diagnosed me with an astigmatism which is unrelated. I am currently waiting to see a neurologist which can take months here in Canada. Btw, I am 49 years of age.I saw an eye Dr after the 2nd bout and he diagnosed me with an astigmatism which is unrelated. I am currently waiting to see a neurologist which can take months here in Canada. Btw, I am 49 years of age.

Cindyybin Charcot-Marie-Tooth UK

Massage helped anyone?

I'm hoping my new glasses will help, I found out I have an astigmatism in both eyes. I also think a lot of the headaches are due to muscle tension, although I still have scary thoughts about other horrible causes.I'm hoping my new glasses will help, I found out I have an astigmatism in both eyes. I also think a lot of the headaches are due to muscle tension, although I still have scary thoughts about other horrible causes.

Rhubarb012in Anxiety Support

Is it safe for a diabetic patient to undergo laser eye surgery?

The ophthalmologist said that my left eye is diagnosed with astigmatism and he suggested undergoing laser eye surgery. I am planning to undergo this surgery. Does this surgery have side effects? How long does it take to recover from this surgery?The ophthalmologist said that my left eye is diagnosed with astigmatism and he suggested undergoing laser eye surgery. I am planning to undergo this surgery. Does this surgery have side effects? How long does it take to recover from this surgery?

annajcin Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

Eyesight?

My eyes always feel tired and strained but the optician appointment I have a little over a year ago told me that I have an extremely slight astigmatism, so slight he couldn't even recommend glasses.My eyes always feel tired and strained but the optician appointment I have a little over a year ago told me that I have an extremely slight astigmatism, so slight he couldn't even recommend glasses.

LaurenBurtonin Ehlers-Danlos Support UK

Colours

My eyes have been deteriorating over the past few years resulting in me having to wear glasses due to astigmatism which I never knew I had. Should I be worried?My eyes have been deteriorating over the past few years resulting in me having to wear glasses due to astigmatism which I never knew I had. Should I be worried?

Redroz1ein Thyroid UK

Advice 'PLEASE'

I have astigmatism so had to have a special lens fitted. The pain has not subsided and the eye drops seem to make the pain worse. Has anyone been through this and if so how long before things settle down. On top of everything else I think I am going mad. I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday xxI have astigmatism so had to have a special lens fitted. The pain has not subsided and the eye drops seem to make the pain worse. Has anyone been through this and if so how long before things settle down. On top of everything else I think I am going mad. I hope everyone has a lovely Sunday xx

Want to go back onto the combined pill?

I went to get an eye test and have astigmatism in both eyes. I have had glasses for the past 3 months and I no longer have migraines. The POP gives me so many side effects, for one I've gained about 2st in weight and my mood has been affected. I've also got bad acne.I went to get an eye test and have astigmatism in both eyes. I have had glasses for the past 3 months and I no longer have migraines. The POP gives me so many side effects, for one I've gained about 2st in weight and my mood has been affected. I've also got bad acne.

abbiesage123in FPA Contraception

Thyroid problems in childhood - vision and problems with maths

I got involved in a series of posts on here about possible thyroid symptoms we'd had in childhood - long/short-sightedness, astigmatism, changes in hair, weight gain, growth issues etc.I got involved in a series of posts on here about possible thyroid symptoms we'd had in childhood - long/short-sightedness, astigmatism, changes in hair, weight gain, growth issues etc.

Dee1in Thyroid UK