Astigmatism Explained - What You Need to Know!

[@spitzer1113]

This is the best I've seen at showing examples of what Astigmatism looks like in the real world. The ghosting of letters (especially on a digital screen) is spot on!

[@Jan96106]

I wish I had known this about ten years ago. They gave me glasses with a high axis, and I could not wear the glasses due to the severe ghosting, but they told me the glasses were fine, that the axis shouldn't make a difference. And I paid a lot for the glasses. In later prescriptions the axis was lower, and I could see well out of them.

[@shirleyharold1698]

Thank you Dr. Allen. I have astigmatism and had the cataract astigmatism correction, but still needed glasses. Now I understand the reason for still needing those glasses. Everyone I know, had their cataract surgery and don’t need glasses so I was very upset to find out I need glasses. I watch all of your videos and they’ve been very helpful

[@beckireid4208]

Wow I can see cleary no what others have been trying to explain to me, but never making this much sense as you have! Thank you!

[@kburnicci]

I was told I had astigmatism when I was 8 years old but I had 20/20 vision until I was in my mid 30’s. I got glasses when I was 37 and it was mind blowing. I could see blades of grass and single leaves on a tree. I thought I could see until I put those glasses on.

[@Jessica-gt8id]

This

[@jeanadamsick9854]

YES, HELLO DOC.!!!! GOOD TO SEE & HEAR FROM YOU!!!!! YOU ARE A BLESSING, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK & DEADICATION, ON YOUR MISSION WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do take care. Fl.

[@AznDudeIsOn]

The powerpoint presentation was really good 29:43 peripheral defocus... that's the reduced lens method that endmyopia advocates for 48:30 Would be interested in your take on TBI vision rehabilitation

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! I appreciate that. Peripheral defocus is not a new concept. There are some very fascinating ideas around different levels of defocus hitting on the superior retina vs the inferior and how that influences eye growth. I hope to have several videos this fall on Myopia and the theories. As far as TBI rehab, part of my residency at the VA included TBI rehab, so I have some experience with it. I was able to see many patients improve with vision therapy protocols.

[@jewelleryaddict]

Your chart is correct how we see. Have only in left eye. So I looked at both charts and closed my good eye and then both charts looked exactually the same as the chart you showed with astigmatism! So you are correct.

[@therenaissancepiper]

Hey Doc, so I have an autoimmune disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis. One of the possible symptoms is uveitis. Can you do an episode soon that speaks to this condition and what people with this disease can do to recognize early signs and maybe any ways to possibly mitigate it or prevent it? Thanks and love your channel. SO HELPFUL!

[@AngieFromCanada]

Oh wow I heard about AS from one of the TryGuys KZbin channel!

[@mysticstar6335]

I was just diagnosed with astigmatism going to try on glasses tomorrow. Can't wait to see if there really is a change. Can't see at night when i drive. Never had a problem until i entered my 30s. Almost 40 now. Thank you for the info!

[@Jasmine-pi7fq]

I have an astigmatism and very poor eyesight in general. Lights, especially driving, are such a pain! The starburst effect is real!!!!!!!!!!

[@danyawakeup5935]

Lots of good information! Thank you for making this video! 👍

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

I can learn more here! Thank for sharing all about astigmatism!

[@carwoman43]

I'm stifling with astigmatism and multifocal/monovision lenses. My non dominant eye continues to get much worse and can't be corrected. I wish you could be my doctor!

[@muneeburrehman5702]

Hi doctor, can you make a dedicated video on the topic *_night blindness_* and if it has cures or if their is any new development for the cure in the case of night blindness.

[@R3cce]

People who are highly myopic tend to experience some degree of nightblindness. I know a friend of mine who has high myopia and he is not allowed to drive at night.

[@jannelleybarra1099]

Thank you for your efforts in sharing this information. I have had bilateral astigmatism with keratoconus for most of my life and have tried glasses, soft lenses, combo lenses, and RGP lenses none being fully successful in correcting my vision. I have been told by my doctors that I am not a candidate for lasik that is available in the states and I will need a cornea transplant eventually. This video's examples were pretty accurate of my vision and have helped me to understand what is going on and also what types of treatment to look into that I was not aware of, THANK YOU!

[@BellyLaugher]

I was informed I had Astigmatism 30+yrs ago by my eye MD, but not what kind; thinking it was probably the, "With the Rule" type, but will ask at next eye exam (changed MD dt relocation). This was so much more helpful than all the other material I'd read or even been told (ie, your eye is egg-shaped instead of round/youreye is too big🙄)➡thanks very much for this espec since I can imagine it took lots of time & energy to put it together!!

[@mollyjonesreacts]

Please do another live soon! I came into this session a bit late & never had a chance to have my question answered.

[@kgolem79]

Hello! Here for replay. Diagnosed 50 yrs ago w/left eye astigmatism. Now also right eye

[@jjsumbot]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!!!!!! I learned so much! So helpful and interesting!!!

[@dwalk3722]

I have wonderful astigmatism! I say life looks like a Monet painting with my glasses off. It has been quite the challenge as i have gotten older and now need multifocal lenses (progressive lens). Trying to do fine detail work like beading and hand sewing is challenging. Is there any hope!

[@leecarlson9713]

Try reading glasses! I just finished making a hand sewn 1183 style dress ( the hem was 13 feet around), using my reading glasses. No eye strain at all. I have worn progressive lenses, but hated having to move my head to keep things in focus, so I went back to my trifocals.

[@AudioTruyenLangQue]

I love how all of these medical mysteries have something to do with food! Thank you so much for sharing these with us

[@roberthill2969]

This was very, very informative. I have a background in optics, so I was very interested in the subject after being recently made aware of my severe astigmatism. I thought everyone saw those weird streaks and comas on lights and the blurring of trees. Knowing more about the physical and physiological details has helped me a lot.

[@vidyadhara]

Thanks for your explanation. Today I saw eye doctor one week post surgery for cataract surgery with mono ocular lens put in. Dr said I need astigmatism correction with lens at next visit a month later. Your explanation helps me to understand astigmatism. Thanks.

[@timpotter6332]

Thank you for all your videos, they have been very helpful.

[@ABXPONCE]

Excellent presentation. Sir I have Glaucoma since I was born I am 48 years now. I have been in surgery 4 times. I lost my sight from my left eye since 4th grade. Now i have been diagnose with astigmatism. I live in Puerto Rico do you have any relative who works with the equipment and info you mentioned here in the island? Bernard Rosado

[@nildabalderston8888]

Nearsighted and astigmatic, worn glasses since age 6. Getting ready for cataract surgery in the next three months. Will have to decide on type of lens...Great videos, glad you share all this info.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! I hope you have nothing but great success with your upcoming cataract surgery!

[@xyz-mc5of]

@@DoctorEyeHealthdoes early astigmatism (in combination with prescription since childhood) increase the risk of other eye diseases? I’d truly appreciate a response. Thank you very much

[@sweetbeep]

Research natural alternatives as opposed to being cut on

[@snwbm]

There are no natural alternatives to cataract surgery. Although there are fake myths for any ailment.​@sweetbeep

[@HeyHogla]

Had my opticians appointment yesterday and it felt super rushed, now going through eye videos to figure out why even though I could see much clearer, I had what I now know as ghosting, thanking you I'm going to contact ophalmologist (although I'll do it after I watch the video until the end because this actually super interesting)

[@dangriffin607]

Thank you for all the great information. Scheduled for cataract surgery in two weeks. Can’t wait.

[@mystic8raven51]

The genetic component is interesting. I recently got diagnosed with an astigmatism at age 26. I have Native American ancestry on both sides of my family. I’ve always said that my dad’s side had strong Native genes as my eyes will squint a lot when I smile or laugh to the point that they almost disappeared. I’ve even been asked if I have Asian ancestry because of my eyes. So it kinda makes sense to me. Although no one has told me what type of an astigmatism I got. I do need to visit the optometrist soon.

[@tiffanyanthony]

I have astigmatism in one eye. The same eye that has a strangely shaped optic nerve. When I don’t wear my bifocals, everything looks super short, and I feel like a giant. I also get side-to-side ghosting. My son inherited it from me, but his makes everything look fatter and wider.

[@AngieFromCanada]

I went from both eyes being slightly far nearsighted to suddenly having Astigmatism . My friend had that for as long as I knew him but I never thought anyone with pretty normal eyes would suddenly get that without any injury or anything causing it. Obviously I knew nothing about Astigmatism . I first noticed something was wrong when I could not read my pill bottles. So I went to see the eye doctor and found out that I now have Astigmatism . Mine is side by side but also a little angle. Driving at night and during rain is hell for me and bright lights on cars.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Fascinating! I wonder if the astigmatism came on due to corneal changes or lenticular changes inside the eye. Do you know if your doctor did a topography?

[@jessehernandez841]

You are the best thank you for everything you do. This video is what helped me understand whata going on.

[@mrwilliamhope]

Hey Doctor Allen, I am watching this on the replay and also in Scotland. As someone who is Presbyopic, Myopic and Astigmatic I have struggled a bit with Multifocial Toric contacts but I am getting some Synergeyes ID MDOF(Hybrid) lenses and wondered if you had any experience with them?

[@whathappenedwhen7456]

I have astigmatism & will need cataract surgery in the near future. Do you plan any videos on this subject? I just discovered your channel & you are a great communicator. Thank you!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you!!! I appreciate that. I have a few videos on cataracts and cataract surgery, I hope to have more soon too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKGce4Knf5iXm9k

[@whathappenedwhen7456]

Thank you. I did find the videos discussing "what are cataracts & what causes them" and the video about "what steps to take before & after surgery." They were very helpful. I don't mind having to wear glasses after surgery, if I have to, I just want my eye to come out of the surgery as healthy as possible & don't want to spend money on a lens to correct astigmatism "if" the lens really does not benefit me at all. If a specialized lens will benefit me, & I still have to wear glasses, then I am okay with that. I just want to know all the "ifs," "ands," or "buts," so I can make the most informed decision. `i can't be the only person in baby boomer generation facing with this decision.

[@Haaadool]

Honestly thank you so so much for all your videos!!!!! I was using pataday with BAK in it for 3 months on and off and noticed a couple allergic reactions to it. Since then my left eye hasn’t stopped burning and dry eye was ruled out. Do you happen to know what’s going on by chance?? Thank you again for everything ! Me and my dad watch you videos daily!!!!!

[@marydictenberg9039]

Excellent presentation, very informative.

[@dcseain]

I have presbyopia with a mild astigmatism for almost 40 years now. Currently +2.75 for the astigmatism and +2 for the presbyopia. I still have no sense requirement on my driver license. I do wear my prescription sunglasses or regular glasses full time.

[@johnbianchi2516]

I have used mono vision for years and find it great.

[@sarahwalters6594]

I have astigmatism. Diagnosed over 20 years ago. I wear glasses & contact lenses

[@PhishedOff]

You are awesome!! Thank you

[@QassimAlabdali]

Thank you doctor I was not knowing that robbing my eyes during my childhood will cause astigmatisim until today.Also tilting the glasses tells me alot about axis correction which i just noticed

[@leecarlson9713]

I have had astigmatism since I was 11 years old. When I had cataract surgery, I was told I wouldn’t need glasses any more. Wrong, still needed glasses, and just now I realized it was probably because of my astigmatism. Recently got new trifocals (I am 80 years young now) and love them. Got home recently from a 2600 mile solo road trip, and made sure my reading glasses came with me, as I can’t use my trifocals to read close up for more than 30 seconds without eyestrain. But having the two sets of glasses, makes my life great. Thank you for the info on astigmatism, I learned a lot today.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow! Happy to hear that! Thanks so much for watching! Where did you go for the trip?

[@Rogerdfgh]

Joseph. I have a weird thing with contact lenses, i see my phonescreen as concave but not with my eye glasses ! i do have -0.75 and -2 astigmatism on my glasses. do you have any idea what this could be ?

[@maija-liisapiittari9618]

I see ghost letters in TV texts and street names. And when I look at Jupiter on the night sky I see it with my left eye & both eyes as a J-letter consisting of 7 stars and with my right eye as a mirror image of that J-letter consisting of 5 stars.

[@Miss.kittty]

Thank you so much for explaining this. I've often been told I have astigmatism and that's why I can't wear contact lenses , but nobody ever went into detail , and you're right every time I go for an eye test when everything's supposed to look good it's still looks a little blurry.

[@margiteder8274]

Same for me. Myopia and astigmatism from age 11. I tried contact lenses and they were scratchy and I ended up with bunny eyes and went back to glasses. Now I have cataracts in both eyes and need surgery.

[@jennykan1999]

Same for me. I have noticed that I have myopia and astigmatism since age 15. I had tried to wear contact lensese but noticed so much of the discomfort. I am off from the contact lenses for almost 10 years. I only stick with the glasses instead. Actually, there are a lot of toric contact lenses for astigmatism but they are pretty expansive.

[@markiobook8639]

I went to USZ - Universitätsspital Zürich: Zurich hospital which is a university hospital with severe eye blurriness. I demanded lasik and the very elderly professor refused to do any work on my eye- he said vision problems were the result of neurological issues of the brain not adjusting to the change in image and reforming the image no matter the deformity of cornea. At age 80 he wore no glasses and was still an ophthalmologist surgeon. I had one exercise to do daily every day- hold a pin, or sharp pencil, or a hair as close to my eyes as possible (in front of nose) where I could still focus well on it - then slowly moving the small object away, always maintaining focus. Then return the object to in front of nose as close as still in focus. Do this for ten minutes. The other contraption was 500-20000mL soda bottle cap with a pin-hole made in It (by a heated up unbent paper-clip- the surgeon still smoked a pipe). I had to use this pinhole bottle-cap monocle all day: a piece of cardboard with a pin-hole punched in- I had to "wear" that single hole spectacle all day. My vision is now 20-20 from hypermy tropia and astigmatism- I also suffered trauma to eyes from chemical burns and strikes with wood and metal. Never had retina damage, thank God, and always wore safety welding glasses (no the safety "squint" and turn away as you spot in a tacking weld). People forget the brain interprets what the eye sees- sometimes part of vision correction si- i.e. corneal input and tomogrpahy.t

[@cleideclayde]

Thank you Dr. Allen! I had Lasik surgery for myopia a decade ago, can I have a Lasik surgery to correct my astigmatism then?

[@deborahwinborne4723]

I have astigmatism. I wear glasses. I also have a cataract. It has been recommended that I have laser surgery.

[@lebogangthomas9615]

Amazing and unique and very educational one

[@richardteague5563]

lazer barrage to treat retinal vein occlusion changes the shape of the eyeball and causes a form of astigmatism -- manifests as double vision because each eye shows a different point of focus.

[@magiczoo7203]

Was diagnosed with astigmatism several months ago during an exam for cataracts. I’m told it’s mild. I’ve been wearing glasses for 40 years. Cataract surgery is scheduled to take placed in 3 weeks.

[@sumayya5]

Never seen a better explanation of something medical! I recently got diagnosed with -0.25 astigmatism, but I'm not sure does that mean things are kind of blurry to me just at far distances, or at at any distance?

[@jewelleryaddict]

You are correct don't wear now but I saw better with gas permeable contacts then I ever saw with any pair of glasses since grade 8. Am now over 50.

[@colt5189]

My eye that has astigmatism tends to have a lot of inflammation where I get severe double vision in that eye and that eyelid likes to swell up and sometimes get mucus and have to dig trash out of my eye all day long. I have to take prednisone eye drops periodically throughout the year to get it to temporarily clear up.

[@lindajohanson9131]

I wrar toric contact lenses for astigmatism. They work great !

[@rrrosecarbinela]

Yet another question coming your way! I have pronounced astigmatism in my left eye. The last perscription I got is perfect for the right eye, but the left is still blurry. I was told that "the eyes are supposed to work together" and that the blurriness was acceptable. I worry that I wouldn't pass a driving vision test if made to cover my right eye and read tiny letters -- my state allows for only one mistake when they make you re-take the eye exam. Do I have any recourse? Should I go to a different eye clinic?

[@Time.for.tea.]

My eye doctor in Costco offers Optomap Retinal Exams as an alternative to dialation. Is this the same as corneal tomography?

[@katfeds6673]

Please help me! I’m afraid of going blind, and idk why. I live in TPA. I’ve been to every ophthalmologist in the area. I have Hashimoto, and have extremely dry eyes. I’ve tried everything but sclera lenses. Do you think that would help

[@andrewwindsor3408]

wow that was interesting. I have astigmatism, absent chiasm, a slight albanism and optic nerve/disc hypoplaisia from Birth.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

How would having Diabetes Type-1 or Type-2 or being Pre-Diabetic effect your vision and the option of having eye surgery?

[@jennesont4791]

I wouldn't say my vision is blurry, but the ghosting illustration is fairly accurate, especially on high contrast (black on white) but less on softer contrast type. Also driving at night is challenging for sure. Can the astigmatism change hour to hour? I just got my first glasses and they are for a newly diagnosed astigmatism, I use them for driving, but I don't need them every day and sometimes they are absolutely necessary! Also sometimes I NEED reading glasses, but other days I can still read even tiny type very clearly. (I am 52)

[@Moses7041]

I have astigmatism & glasses have taken care of it. However I had ocular migraines for many years with usually only mild headaches. Now it’s progressed to hemiplegic migraines with aura & only mild headaches but all the symptoms of stroke. I have aura several times daily, drooping mouth on right side, sometimes it gets worse & goes into paralysis on entire right side then in really bad attacks it spreads to left side. Slurred speech & sometimes can’t speak @ all. On one occasion it progressed to a hemiplegic migraine stroke. Very rare I was told. Gave me clot buster drugs. I recovered but have permanent droop on right side of mouth & short term memory deficits. Still have 2 to 4 attacks daily but with meds they are not as often severe.

[@cindianderson9443]

You briefly mentioned the astigmatism at the surface of the lense vs at the back of the lense, and I'd like to hear more about this. They keep telling me they won't measure how much of which I have until the day of surgery, but I'd like to know to help determine the best solution. (Note: I've been to several surgeons including Moran Eye Center in Utah, and nobody has ever talked about these different details, despite me trying and trying to get more info.)

[@kumyuenchoy5428]

Hi Doc does astigmatism changes day to day or different time of the day or night? on some days I see better and on some days I see worst due to my astigmatism.

[@jewelleryaddict]

You are not alone same here.

[@teeellecee]

Great question!

[@gregorycickavage8503]

What is your thought on holistic eye care? Repairing one's eyes by exercising them. Miller Schieder wrote a book about it.

[@kathbaker4412]

Before doing the exercises I saw blobs, but tracing edges of things really changed my vision! Still "blind as a bat" / 20/500 but it's amazing how much better sight without glasses got quickly

[@tywald]

I definitely have the "ghosting" effect (up and down), I don't notice long streaks of light though. Usually light sources are multiple round fuzzy balls (I also have myopia) that can be slightly oval shaped. One of my oldest prescription from when I was a kid only had -0.50D of cylinder but today it's -2.00D CYL. I wore contacts from ~2005-2008 and they were of the soft type. There was no dash on them so I assume they only were spherical ones. They were pretty small too and was monthly contacts (so I just put them back into the plastic container with the solution and the next morning I cleaned them off with a new solution from the bottle). It was pretty pricy iirc, ~$100 a month or so (my memory might be failing me, unsure if they came with one or multiple packages). Sometimes after extended periods of use it was difficult to take them out and occasionally I accidentally touched my eyeball directly thinking I had contacts in when I didn't. My speculation why my astigmatism got worse is I might have caused "wear and tear" of my cornea. If I continued to exclusively using glasses instead it might have not gone that much worse. I haven't worn contacts since 2008.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

That is an interesting idea. Although I have not seen any published evidence of soft contact lens wear leading to worse astigmatism. I could imagine RGP lenses maybe having an influence in the cornea.

[@tywald]

Gotta be honest, I read that as RGB lenses :P

[@alangaray938]

thanks and yeah ill reach out soon

[@Warcraze13]

I have astigmatism. I have also had lasik, many years ago. I underwent a bladeless procedure back in 2004. My eyes were razer sharp for years but I find myself wearing a very mild prescription currently. I really do not want to go through that procedure again so I have settled on glasses. I can still pass a drivers exam without my glasses so that is better than where I used to be.

[@jumpingisuseless4037]

The ghosting is real. When i get new contact prescription I have ghosting for a day or so... kind of annoying, but when it resolves oh my goodness it is wonderful.

[@lurlinbudda2728]

Does astigmstism develops with age? And is it genetic

[@yingyueruan5205]

Hi doctor , what is it?phosphate and preservative free Is it ok to use dibacis sodium phosphate dodecahydrate eye drops for a long time? Thanks

[@melissacopeland5147]

Eye doctor thanks for making this very important video 😊❤

[@PaulaVayda]

So way back in my 20's, I was told I couldn't wear contacts because of astigmatism. I'm now in my 60's, and wearing contacts for astigmatism thanks to science. So many videos are helpful. I do have a question about my monthly contacts. If I only wear them every other day, wouldn't they last 2 months? They are fully submerged and kept clean in their case. Any thoughts?

[@midnight_yota]

I have astigmatism and regularly wear glasses. I got them first in fifth grade but didn't wear them regularly until high school. I have had contacts in the past and have a pair currently. With contacts though I struggle with having the right prescription. I never seem to be able to see as well as I can with my glasses.

[@eb9844]

I had slight astigmatism until my 30’s and was able to wear contacts without a problem. Once my astigmatism got worse, I could no longer find the right contacts that had me see clearly. Since I was buying my contacts through my eye doctor’s office, he no longer wanted me as his patient. He said he couldn’t do anything more for me. 😢 I’ve exclusively been wearing glasses the last 7 years and wearing progressive lenses the last 3 years, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to wear contacts again. I’m 53.

[@SThompson953]

I have -1.25 cylinder on my left eye and am planning cataract surgery with the Clareon Panoptix trifocal lens. Do you think if I don't get the toric lens that my astigmatism will get worse over time?

[@debranaumczik6286]

Definitely have severe myopia ...and Astigmatism..and being in early 60's they gave me always glasses for all..never ever dis those eye glasses work for the reading, better to see over glasses with reading etc. Now we shall see ; no pin intended as severe myopia and astigmatism...Had panoptic toric lens...they say takes time..return to work soon. I misx seeing very small print/ yet happy can drive ...We shall find out if its good enough in a month to bring papers to DMV.. Thanks for explaining astigmatism!!!!

[@hilalalhousni9587]

Wow amazing video

[@rayhonalatifova5345]

Assalom alaykum,hi doctor it's really nice to see your video,right now i realised that i have astigmatism,i already wear glasses during 8 years,but none of my doctors told i have this kinda problem with my eyes.i myself found i see the night lights like this💔

[@RM97800]

One question: Can someone with astigmatism get a perfect prescription? Prescription that fully corrects astigmatism and removes the starburst effect on light sources at night? I have the oblique astigmatism around 1 diopter if that changes anything.

[@rayu_og]

I also have astigmatism (-2.75) and my glasses are not able to correct it to 6/6 , they are 6/9 . Is it a problem?

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

Do you know of any new surgery for people who have had surgery and have a scaleral buckle which can see but vision is distorted.

[@DeborahOlander]

HAH! you just explained why i didn't have an astigmatism until i was 48. I had 20:15 vision most of my life. Started using reading glasses around age 42. At 56 i am noticing increasing blurriness. I assume it's more astigmatism development. 😊

[@denisemay3996]

Great video!!! Thank you!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻❤️

[@theodorejay1046]

Yes I have the curse of keratokonus. Four years ago most of my issues were cleared up by switching to scleral contact lenses. However I just found out I have pretty bad cataracts in both eyes. Funny enough my right cornea is so messed up we can't even get a basic reading of the cornea curvature but thinking is we can calculate based on the curvature of my contact lenses. The Doctor is thinking I shoukd go with a new IOL lense to counteract the astigmatism that employs a dark ring around the IOL similar to a "pin hole" effect (seeing better thru small holes). Wish me luck because I'm on the edge of loosing my legal drivers license status.

[@jjsumbot]

I heard that if I’m squinting my eyes all the time it will cause my eyes to have astigmatism. Is this true from your findings? If so if I really try hard to not squint will that improve my vision in the future?

[@Daybydaymae]

Are you more likely to develop strabismus with astigmatism? I feel like one of my eyes wanders outwards but I can’t tell if it’s visible or if it just feels that way since that’s the eye with more astigmatism? I only feel it without my contacts in and when looking far away.

[@laurag7295]

I never developed binocular vision, immature left eye. Astigmatism and myopathy at 30 occured. Glasses from then to my dying day, I suppose, and hopefully no cataracts!!! They refuse to operate!

[@CourtCamDon]

Hey doc, can you make a video about Exotropia?

[@kumyuenchoy5428]

Hi, does astigmatism varies during the course of the day and from day to day?

[@R3cce]

Astigmatism is more noticeable during the night or in low light conditions due to the pupil dilating and letting in more light. More unfocussed light rays enter the eye and the blur caused by astigmatism increases. I hope my comment make sense.

[@macc3698]

I had an infection of the retina where my vision has been impaired and what I see is like looking through a glass with light tea or coffee. Things are darker and oftentimes straight edges look crooked.

[@hollystubes]

Had strabismus Sx when I was 3 in 1962 have astigmatism and 10 and 11 nearsighted. Now have cataracts growing.

[@hollystubes]

Sunglasses at night help with the starburst lights

[@susanlewis6000]

These examples of how someone sees, when they have astigmatism are exactly what i have described to eye doctors for years, but they still say i have 20/20 vision and could only use a slight prescription, not even worth much consideration. I cant drive at night since the glare is crazy, especially with rain or sleet.

[@SP-ej4tb]

Yes I have it wear 👓.

[@robertabirch2614]

I have had astigmatism for most of my 73 years. I can no longer wear contacts because of dry eye & plaque formation, but my glasses fix it. Without my glasses, I see 3 moons, 2 side-by-side and one below the middle of the two top ones.

[@heminaysha9758]

i have been wearing glasses/contacts for almost 14 years now. Today, i came to know that i have astigmatism not myopia when i was trying to order a lens my own lol

[@cpulily]

Hi I was told I have astigmatism and my right eye was total astigmatism and I knew I had it now it seems like the glasses are not helping at night ,I normally wear toric contacts but my up close is bad as well as distance . any suggestions on a good contact for some who needs far away and up close with astigmatism. Thanks

[@YHWHszn]

This is a really good eye Dr

[@bryanmcloughlin2035]

I have mesoscopic 4 image ghosting (no blur no flare) can be almost fixed with glasses but i give up

[@suzeeq3704]

I called the “ghosting” a shadow by the letters, it makes reading tiresome.

[@nettaw.]

I was told that I had astigmatism a year ago when I went to the eye doctor and said it's really hard to drive at night and couldn't see what was written on the blackboard at school and turns out I had "pretty severe" astigmatism so I got prescribed glasses with astigmatism correction and + and - prescription. I see so much better now😂

[@jennykan1999]

I am East Asian was born in Hong Kong. There are over 80% population have Astigmatism. For me, I have astigmatism since age 15. I am also nearsighted.