Astigmatism?

Question

I have pretty much good eye site. I do however notice that ocassionaly when I am reading something far away it looks fussy, or I mis up letters (the D might look like a b or something) this doesnt always happen however. I also notice that I havea tendency to hold papers very cloe to my face, I can hold it away and read it fine but I just have a tenency to hold it close to my face. In doctors office eye tests when I cover my right eye the eye chart goes blurry and if I take a few minutes and blink my eyes my it gets less blurry, but is not totally clear. However voerall I don't have major problems. Do I have a minor astigmatism? What all do you need to do to have an astigmatism diagnosed and get glasses to help? Do people with a stigmatism have to wear their glasses at all times or is it only when you are doing certin things?

Answer 1

You should use spell check.

Of and on blurred vision can be caused by many things: needing glasses (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism), binocular function problems, tear quality problems, allergies, diabetes etc, etc, etc.

To diagnose the problem you need to have an eye exam by an eye doctor.

Answer 2

Wow, This is exactly the same as mine, Only in my left eye. Yeah you will need glasses, Definatly not all the time, Im not wearing mine right now (for example :D) Astigmatism in easy words pretty much mean you pupil is slightly oval instead of circle, It does sound like you have it. Just go to the optomitrist and they will probably give you some glasses, Just don't spend too much money, It can be expensive.
You will only need them when reading and driving.

Answer 3

Well, in an eye exam they can tell if in fact you do have this problem. If it was not mentioned, then, you either do not have it, or the person you saw did not pick up on it.
the rest is sort of putting the cart before the horse, as to if you need to wear glasses all the time or not. Call who examined your eyes, explain you have further questions about your eye exam, they will be happy to answer your questions from a professional point of view, good luck to you.

Answer 4

I have it, slowly over time it got worse and worse, I just have to keep updating my presecription. I wear contacts that I always wear and I have glasses that I wear at night when I take out my contacts. My contacts are labeled which one goes to which eye, but you can hardly notice them, when they're in, you can't tell. Without contacts or glasses, I would have to get really close to everything I'm doing.
Best thing to do it go see an eye doctor and see what they say.

Answer 5

Well you went for an eye test. You tell us. The doctor would give you a perscription if you needed glasses. As well, that is NOT what astigmatism is.

Answer 6

I think you might, but i would ask your eye-doctor. I think you would wear glasses all the time. But I heard that there are contacts that you can get for having astigmatism.

Answer 7

I have astigmatism. i also wear contacts. 1 in 3 people have it. most of the time you have to get glasses. i have near sightedness in addition to it so i have to wear them all the time. in your case, you're far sighted so you should get glasses for when your sitting in a class for example to see the board or just be able to see things from far away.

Answer 8

Well, I can't answer all of the questions but I would tell your docter! Because he may find out the problem and prescribe something for it! But if you dont tell you docter soon, it might get worse and the time you do tell the docter his solutions might be bad. First tell you parents and see what they say about it. If they decide to call your docter pay attention to what he says and don't be afraid!

Answer 9

I'd recommend seeing a qualified Ophthalmologist who can check your eyes and tell you what to do. You may need glasses for some activities.

Answer 10

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