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No, you can only be either short or long sighted. An astigmatism means you need a cylinder in your glasses to see properly. You can be either far sighted or near sighted and also have an astigmatism.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes. I have astigmatism and wear a special type of lens made for ppl with astigmatism. For years the only option was the hard type of lens but now they make a soft lens for ppl with astigmatism.
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∙ 15y agoYes, you can. I have astigmatism in a single eye, my left eye, for the past six or so years. I wear a toric lens in one, and a normal in the other. The doctor said that it's odd, but not completely unprecedented.
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∙ 12y agoYes. Either soft contacts for astigmatism or rigid gas permeable lenses can be used. It depends on what would work best for you. Your optometrist can fit you.
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Is there any link between high eye pressure and astigmatism?
No, not really. Astigmatism simply means your eye is shaped more like a football than a baseball, and can be corrected with glasses. Eye pressure is the inflation pressure of the eyeball, like measuring the pressure of your tires. The eye pressure may be slighty off if measured on a patient VERY high astigmatism, but only by about one point, which is basically not significant. We usually don't pay attention to the astigmatism when measuring eye pressure.
What eye defect characterized by clear vision in one dimension but focused on the other?
astigmatism
Why do people have astigmatism and Does it mean your eye is messed up?
Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped like a rugby ball instead of a football, meaning it has one meridian that is steeper than the other. This is why you have 2 parts to your prescription. It is a very common problem and does not mean your eye is messed up. The vast majority of people have some degree of astigmatism and it can easily be corrected by glasses or contact lenses.
In what body part can an astigmatism occur?
The eye. Astigmatism is when the cornea (the clear dome that covers the pupil) or the lens of your eye is not its usual perfectly round shape. Instead it's an oval shape, a bit like a rugby ball.
What defect of an eye can be corrected by using a cylindrical lens?
Astigmatism
How do you use the word astigmatism in a sentence?
Astigmatism is a medical condition. One in a million patients have it.
Is there any link between high eye pressure and astigmatism?
No, not really. Astigmatism simply means your eye is shaped more like a football than a baseball, and can be corrected with glasses. Eye pressure is the inflation pressure of the eyeball, like measuring the pressure of your tires. The eye pressure may be slighty off if measured on a patient VERY high astigmatism, but only by about one point, which is basically not significant. We usually don't pay attention to the astigmatism when measuring eye pressure.
What eye defect characterized by clear vision in one dimension but focused on the other?
astigmatism
What is a defective curvature of the cornea and lens of the eye?
the defective curvature on the cornea or lens is called Astigmatism
What doctors treats astigmatism?
Eye Doctors
Which part of the body ould be affected by astigmatism?
the corner of the eye
What are the Eye defects and their correction?
Astigmatism old ages
Does astigmatism cause Anisocoria?
No. Anisocoria is a difference in pupil size and has nothing to do with astigmatism, which is a variation of the cornea or lens of the eye.
Why do people have astigmatism and Does it mean your eye is messed up?
Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped like a rugby ball instead of a football, meaning it has one meridian that is steeper than the other. This is why you have 2 parts to your prescription. It is a very common problem and does not mean your eye is messed up. The vast majority of people have some degree of astigmatism and it can easily be corrected by glasses or contact lenses.
In what body part can an astigmatism occur?
The eye. Astigmatism is when the cornea (the clear dome that covers the pupil) or the lens of your eye is not its usual perfectly round shape. Instead it's an oval shape, a bit like a rugby ball.
Where can one find contact lenses for astigmatism?
One can find contact lenses for astigmatism in a few places. One could shop at a local eye doctor because sometimes they sell contacts. One could also shop at Lens Crafters.
My doctor told me that it was possible for an astigmatism to change eyes. Like left to right then back to left. Is it possible to have an astigmatism change from one eye to the other?
um....... NO!!! (sorrry about ur eyes though)
