After the age of 25, astigmatism will typically stay the same. It can also gradually worsen with age or due to other eye conditions. Fortunately, most astigmatism can be easily corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or laser vision surgery. What causes astigmatism to worsen suddenly? Several eye conditions are associatedRead More →
An uncorrected refractive error is the second possible cause of double vision. An object being viewed is split into two images by a defect in the eye’s optical system. Cataracts may cause such a defect, as can uncorrected astigmatism and keratoconus. How does astigmatism affect your vision? With astigmatism, theRead More →
In most cases the improved vision LASIK surgery provides is permanent. But in a limited number of cases — usually due to changes that can occur in the lens inside the eye, with or without LASIK surgery — some nearsightedness, farsightedness and/or astigmatism can return over time, causing blurry vision.Read More →
It’s important for your child to have properly prescribed glasses to give them clear vision in both eyes. This can help to prevent the squinting eye from becoming amblyopic or lazy. Most children with a squint will be prescribed with a pair of glasses that they will need to wearRead More →