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Medical Conditions - Astigmatism

Astigmatism refers to the abnormal shape of the cornea, which causes blurred vision. It may present at birth and happen in combination with nearsightedness or farsightedness. The symptoms of astigmatism are eyestrain, headache, squinting, difficulty in night vision, and distorted or blurred vision.

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How to diagnose vision problems in glaucoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is normal.

What causes blurry vision even after wearing glasses?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The axis controls the angle of cylindrical correction for astigmatism.

What causes vision deterioration with astigmatism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thanks for sharing all of that it gives a clear starting point.

What can I do to recover my eyesight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me your investigation report and other relevant details to comment further.Revert back with the reports to an eye care ophthalmologist online.

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My pupils are big after cataract surgery. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the cataract surgery, pupil may remain dilated due to surgical trauma to constrictor pupillae muscle or iris is damaged and becomes atrophic.

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Is cylindrical eye number a sign of keratoconus?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This may be a sign of keratoconus, but not for sure. It depends on the progression.

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Will vision loss in a small child progress with age?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seeing the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), your child has high astigmatism in the right eye leading to poor vision in that eye.

Will using contact lenses of lesser power affect vision?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have astigmatism of -0.75D cylindrical in both eyes.

Is it necessary for a 2-year-old girl to wear glasses if she has been diagnosed with congenital astigmatism?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry, but glasses are the only treatment option for congenital astigmatism. If the child does not wear glasses, he might suffer amblyopia.

Why one of my pupils is slightly bigger than the other?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for for your query. I have noted that you are concerned about the size of your pupils.

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