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Glasses or hard contact lenses will correct astigmatism. Soft contact lenses do not work as well. Severe astigmatism can be treated with surgery. [read article]

Tests for Astigmatism

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A standard ophthalmic exam is a series of tests done to check your vision and the health of your eyes.Routine eye examination; Eye exam- standard; Snellen chart.The...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Medical Procedures for Astigmatism

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Orthokeratology
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Prescription of Eyeglasses
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Prescribing Corneal Contact Lens
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Surgical Procedures for Astigmatism

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LTK (laser thermal keratoplasty) is a technique for reshaping corneal tissue to help you see better without glasses or corrective lenses. This procedure uses a holm...  More
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LASEK (pronounced Lay-SEEK) stands for laser epithelial keratomileusis. It's a technique for reshaping corneal tissue to help you see better without glasses or...  More
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Photorefractive keratectomy(PRK) is a noninvasive refractive surgery in which the surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea of the eye by removing the epi...  More
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Astigmatic Keratotomy
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CK (conductive keratoplasty) is a procedure for reshaping corneal tissue to help you see better without glasses or corrective lenses. This procedure uses a tiny pro...  More
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Laser in-situ keratomileusis(LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive procedure performed by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The surgeon...  More
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LASIK is eye surgery that permanently changes the shape of the cornea(the clear covering on the front of the eye) in order to improve vision and reduce a person...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Astigmatism What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.