Astigmatism

Treatment:

Glasses or contact lenses specially designed to counteract the unevenness of the cornea treat this vision defect.

Expectations (prognosis):

The astigmatism can usually be corrected for with glasses or contact lenses, allowing adequate vision.

Complications:

If used, those complications associated with contact lenses (including the risk of corneal abrasion) may develop.

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with the health care provider or ophthalmologist if vision problems worsen or do not improve with glasses or contact lenses.