{"id":80965,"date":"2024-02-22T01:47:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:47:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=80965"},"modified":"2024-02-22T01:47:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T09:47:03","slug":"understanding-astigmatism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/understanding-astigmatism\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cA Stigma?\u201d: Understanding Astigmatism"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Demystifying Astigmatism<\/h2>\n<p>Astigmatism is a common refractive error that affects how light enters the eye, leading to blurred or distorted vision. Unlike nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism arises from an irregular shape of the cornea or lens, causing light to focus unevenly on the retina. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10045990\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-label=\"Visit 2024 study Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>2024 study<\/strong><\/a>, the percentage of people with astigmatism varied from 8-62%.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Astigma_1.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cA Stigma?\u201d: Understanding Astigmatism\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo from Pexels by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/people-riding-motorcycles-on-road-during-night-time-826809\/\" aria-label=\"Visit Nur Andi Ravsanjani Gusma Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nur Andi Ravsanjani Gusma<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Comparing Refractive Errors<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Myopia<\/strong>: The eyeball is too long and light focuses too close in front of the retina. People have difficulty viewing things in the distance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperopia<\/strong>: The eyeball is too short and light focuses too far behind the retina<\/li>\n<li><strong>Astigmatism<\/strong>: The eyeball is more spoon shaped than spherical shape so light focuses at multiple points instead of a singular point due to the way it bends through the structures in your eye. Astigmatism can exist alongside myopia or hyperopia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Astigma_2.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cA Stigma?\u201d: Understanding Astigmatism\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/girl-having-eye-exam-at-optometrists-office-5621856\/\" aria-label=\"Visit Pexels by Gustavo Fring Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels by Gustavo Fring<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Recognizing Astigmatism Symptoms<\/h3>\n<p>Now that you know what astigmatism is, let\u2019s answer, \u201cWhat does astigmatism look like?\u201d If you experience any of the following symptoms, it\u2019s important to consult with an optometrist for a comprehensive eye exam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blurred or distorted vision at various distances.<\/li>\n<li>Eye strain.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty driving at night.<\/li>\n<li>Streaks coming out of light sources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Correcting Astigmatism: Exploring Your Options<\/h2>\n<p>While astigmatism may sound complex, various effective correction options are available to enhance your vision and alleviate associated symptoms.<\/p>\n<p>Prescription Eyeglasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prescription Eyeglasses<\/strong>: At your annual eye exam, your doctor will <strong>prescribe glasses<\/strong> for you as needed. One way to tell if you have astigmatism is if there is a number under the word \u201cCylinder\u201d or \u201cCyl\u201d in your prescription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Lenses<\/strong>: Similar to glasses, toric contact lenses address astigmatism by providing clear vision and comfortable wear within the lens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refractive Surgery<\/strong>: For those seeking a more permanent solution, refractive surgeries like LASIK or PRK can reshape the cornea to correct astigmatism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81015\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Astigma_3.jpg\" alt=\"\u201cA Stigma?\u201d: Understanding Astigmatism\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo from Pexels by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/person-holding-white-and-blue-plastic-bottle-5842841\/\" aria-label=\"Visit Nataliya Vaitkevich Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nataliya Vaitkevich<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Astigmatism is a common and treatable vision condition. Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection, and the right corrective measures can significantly improve your visual clarity and overall eye comfort. If you suspect astigmatism or experience vision-related issues, consult with your optometrist to explore the most suitable correction options tailored to your unique needs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/b\/all-glasses\" aria-label=\"Visit all glasses page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-76510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/231215_Blog_banner_shop_all.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1950\" height=\"250\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":106,"featured_media":81012,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[149,157,156],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-80965","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-eye-health","category-billboard","category-eye-care"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80965","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/106"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80965"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80965\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80992,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80965\/revisions\/80992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81012"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80965"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80965"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ca.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80965"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}