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Astigmatism is a refractive error which causes blurry and distorted vision. If you have astigmatism, it means the shape of your eye is not perfectly round, which causes a bend in the way your eye perceives objects. As the shape of your eye changes, the light tries to bend
Astigmatism is when the shape of your eye (your cornea or lens) is shaped differently than the normal eye (shaped more like a rugby ball than a football). The different shape causes the light in the eye to bend and perceive objects as blurry and out of focus.
We do not know the exact cause of astigmatism in adults. You may develop astigmatism in your adult life as a result of an eye condition, injury or other eye surgery. If you are concerned about your symptoms, please contact a member of our team on 0208 445 8877 to discuss a visit with our ophthalmologist.
We do not know the exact cause of astigmatism in children. We understand that astigmatism can run in families (genetics), and children with progressive eye conditions such as myopia or hyperopia are at higher risk of experiencing astigmatism. Our paediatrician can diagnose the
Astigmatism in children is notable to the child when they find it very difficult to see close up or in the distance. If your child is experiencing any difficulties with their eyesight, we can check their eyes and diagnose their condition for treatment planning. Please contact 0208 445 8877 to book your child’s eye assessment and consultation with our ophthalmologist.
If you wear glasses, it is always best to visit your local opticians to get a routine eye check. Our ophthalmologist will be able to diagnose the condition of your astigmatism. We understand the visual difficulties you may be experiencing with astigmatism; therefore our ophthalmologist will be able to check if you are suitable for our permanent vision correction treatments.
If you are over the age of 21 years old, we will check if your prescription is stable with a FREE suitability check for our vision correction procedures:
Astigmatism is caused by a refractive error (the shape of your eyes). Our laser eye surgery procedures will correct this refractive error to fix astigmatism for clearer, focused eyesight.
Astigmatism can get worse over time. If you notice a frequent change in your prescription for glasses, we recommend visiting our ophthalmologist to get a comprehensive understanding of your eyes’ health and the condition of your astigmatism.
It is possible that astigmatism can worsen with age, especially if you notice a change in your prescription. Although this may be worrying, we offer permanent vision correction procedures to correct astigmatism and prevent astigmatism from progressing again.
Astigmatism can be caused by a refractive error which may be genetic. Some people are born with astigmatism and others develop astigmatism in their adulthood.
Yes, astigmatism is usually treated with glasses or contact lenses. However, depending on the irregularity of your astigmatism and the health of your eyes, we recommend attending a FREE suitability check to discuss permanent vision correction options.
It is very unlikely that you will be able to outgrow your astigmatism. Astigmatism is caused by a refractive error or a progressive eye condition (Myopia, Hyperopia) which can be maintained with glasses or permanently corrected with laser eye surgery.