Astigmatism Treatment from Our Optometrist Near You

The American Academy of Ophthalmology describes astigmatism as an imperfect curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye that results in distorted vision. You can have horizontal astigmatism, which means that the eyes are wider across than they are tall, or vertical astigmatism, which means that your eyes are taller up and down than they are wide.

You will need an eye doctor at AB Vision Eye Center to write you a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses regardless of the type of astigmatism you have. You can schedule an eye exam with our optometrist near you in Kingston or Linstead, Jamaica.

Visual Problems Caused by Astigmatism

Blurry vision occurs due to the irregular shape of the cornea or lens of your eye. The condition is common, and people who have at least one parent with astigmatism are much more likely to develop it themselves. People can also develop this condition after an eye disease, eye injury, or eye surgery.

Misshapen corneas or lenses causes light to not refract properly as it enters your eyes. The result is blurriness with both near and far vision. Below are some symptoms you might experience due to astigmatism, in addition to blurry and distorted vision:

•           Eyestrain

•           Headaches

•           Pain in your eyes

•           Squinting to see nearby materials clearly

It is important to schedule an eye exam as soon as possible if you suspect that you or your child could have astigmatism. Children who do not receive treatment from an eye doctor can quickly fall behind in school or develop other eye problems.

What to Expect at Your Eye Exam

When you come to our optometry practice, we will conduct several tests to properly diagnose the state of your eyes and vision. The best way to correct astigmatism and other visual defects is with prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. You can pick out your new pair right away and then return in a few weeks to pick them up.

At AB Vision Eye Center in Kingston and Linstead, Jamaica, we look forward to helping you see the world more clearly.