ok i have agstisamism. whats that?

Question

its something about the eye that because of it u cant really see very well



p.s. probably didnt spell it right

o and somein about having a flater pupil.







dont answer this question if ur gonna say "i dont know"

Answer 1

This info should help!

Astigmatism

Definition | Symptoms | Treatment | Clinic Information

Definition
Astigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has an irregular curvature. Astigmatism is one of a group of eye conditions known as refractive errors. Refractive errors cause a disturbance in the way that light rays are focused within the eye. Astigmatism often occurs with nearsightedness and farsightedness, conditions also resulting from refractive errors. Astigmatism is not a disease nor does it mean that you have "bad eyes." It simply means that you have a variation or disturbance in the shape of your cornea.

What causes astigmatism?
Astigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has an irregular curvature. Normally the cornea is smooth and equally curved in all directions and light entering the cornea is focused equally on all planes, or in all directions. In astigmatism, the front surface of the cornea is curved more in one direction than in the other. This abnormality may result in vision that is much like looking into a distorted, wavy mirror. The distortion results because of an inability of the eye to focus light rays to a point.

If the corneal surface has a high degree of variation in its curvature, light refraction may be impaired to the degree that corrective lenses are needed to help focus light rays better. At any time, only a small proportion of the rays are focused and the remainder are not, so that the image formed is always blurred.Usually, astigmatism causes blurred vision at all distances. Some people with very high degrees of astigmatism may have cornea problems such as keratoconus.

Astigmatism is very common. Some experts believe that almost everyone has a degree of astigmatism, often from birth, which may remain the same throughout life. The exact reason for differences in corneal shape remains unknown, but the tendency to develop astigmatism is inherited. For that reason, some people are more prone to develop astigmatism than others.

Symptoms

Distortion or blurring of images at all distances
Headache and fatigue
Squinting and eye discomfort or irritation
The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have astigmatism. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam.
Treatment
If the degree of astigmatism is slight and no other problems of refraction, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, are present, corrective lenses may not be needed. If the degree of astigmatism is great enough to cause eyestrain, headache, or distortion of vision, prescription lenses will be needed for clear and comfortable vision.

The corrective lenses needed when astigmatism is present are called Toric lenses and have an additional power element called a cylinder. They have greater light-bending power in one axis than in others. Your eyecare professional will perform precise tests during your eye examination to determine the ideal lens prescription. Refractive surgery may be able to correct some forms of astigmatism.

Astigmatism may increase slowly. Regular eye care can help to insure that proper vision is maintained. You may have to adjust to wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses if you do not wear them now. Other than that, astigmatism probably will not significantly affect your lifestyle at all.


Clinic Information
For more information, see the Comprehensive Ophthalmology Clinica and the complete Clinic Services listing of the U-M Kellogg Eye Center.

Answer 2

Astigmatism is a vision condition in which light entering the eye is unable to be brought to a single focus, resulting in vision being blurred at all distances.

Answer 3

Astigmatism is an uneven surface of the cornea, that makes your vision blurry and uneven. I had astigmatism really bad, but lasik took care of that. I don't have it any more, and life is better without it.

Answer 4

How do you know you have it?
Yes it is a eye problem due to the shape of the eyeball. I wear "hard" contacts that correct it. Uncorrected it can cause Motion Sickeness.

Answer 5

I don't know. Joking. I think you mean astigmatism. Some of my friends and my sister have it. Just check out the website below. Easier than me telling you about it.