ASTIGMATISM TREATMENT

Astigmatism is caused by the cornea with irregular shape. The cornea is spherical in nonastigmatic eyes. The image of the object in astigmatic eyes does not fall on the macula (yellow spot). Part of the image of the object falls behind the macula and another part falls in front of the macula. Therefore, blurred vision occurs.

In non-astigmatic eyes, the focus is one. The focus is more than one in eyes with astigmatism. Therefore, the image becomes confused, blurred. The image of the object in non-astigmatic eyes literally falls on the macula. Thus, clear vision is provided. Astigmatism is congenital. Genetic factors are the main cause for astigmatism. Although it usually increases at the growing ages of a human being, it stops after the age of 18.

Rare causes of astigmatism: Traumatic injuries of the cornea, droopy eyelid, viral eye infections, pterygium disease, and surgical application.

 Things to Consider

If treatment is not started between the ages of 5-8 in patients with advanced astigmatism in early childhood, it may result in permanent amblyopia. For the same reason, strabismus is also possible. Generally, the development of Keratoconus (KC) disease during adolescence and youth should not be overlooked in patients with astigmatism. If keratoconus disease is not treated, it causes severe vision loss.