Can you correct your astigmatism?

“Astigmatism can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, and refractive surgery — like LASIK. It also can be corrected during cataract surgery,” Gary Heiting, OD, an optometrist and senior editor at All About Vision tells WebMD Connect to Care.

How do you treat astigmatism in the eye?

Treatment

1. Eyeglasses. Eyeglasses are made with lenses that help compensate for the uneven shape of the eye. The lenses make the light bend into the eye properly.
2. Contact lenses. Like eyeglasses, contact lenses can correct most astigmatism. They are available in a variety of types and styles.

Can you have astigmatism but wear regular contacts?

Q: Can you wear regular contact lenses if you have astigmatism? A: No, if you have astigmatism, it’s essential that you wear specialized contact lenses because your condition can worsen if not. Regular contact lenses do not cover your cornea’s entirety, which will impair your ability to see even further.

How can I stop my astigmatism getting worse?

Worsening astigmatism can be treated with corrective lenses and surgical procedures like LASIK or lense replacement. Talk to your doctor to find the best option for you.

What is astigmatism, and how can it be corrected?

Astigmatism is a very common vision problem. Despite having a somewhat scary-sounding name, astigmatism is not an eye disease — it’s simply a refractive error like nearsightedness and farsightedness — and it can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses and LASIK surgery.

Can astigmatism go away on its own?

However, the condition will not go away on its own. In mild cases, children may not need any treatment for astigmatism, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics 2 ⭐ .

Can you fix astigmatism naturally?

Astigmatism can be corrected naturally by use of eye exercises. The idea, or the thought of exercising your eyes might seem strange to some people, but if you really think about it, the eyes have muscles which need exercise so as to stay strong just like the other parts of the body.

Can eye exercises really fix astigmatism?

Eye exercises are designed to soothe those muscles, and those who advocate for these exercises suggest that they can correct astigmatism. Doctors and medical professionals state plainly that these exercises are not effective in treating or fixing astigmatism.