normal vision may never develop. To avoid this, see an eye care provider who can correct the astigmatism and treat any ...

Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped more like an oval than a sphere, causing blurry vision. Astigmatism affects about one in three Americans and it occurs more frequently as you age.

Because of the deleterious effect of astigmatism on vision, modern ophthalmologic practice has developed multiple methods to treat astigmatism at both the corneal and the lenticular level.