Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with astigmatism.

Ignore: Get a glasses or contacts rx from your dr. Then wear it consistently to allow your brain to adapt.

Ignore: Realize that it can always be corrected, especially if you can wear a specialty contact lens.

Ignore: Always get your annual eye exam to check on astigmatism.

Do: Do realize that astigmatism is very common and treatable. Don't hesitate to discuss with your eyemd.

Ignore: Do correct astigmatism for best vision. Don't rub your eyes, which can worsen it.

Ignore: Sometimes a hard contact lens is the most helpful solution.

Ignore: Do make sure children are treated for their astigmatism to prevent permanent vision damage.

Ignore: D have regular exams to monitor any worsening.

Ignore: Wear your glasses faithfully and your eyes won't get so tired.

Ignore: Wear your glasses (or contact lenses)! Surgery may also be an option. Talk to your eye doctor.

Ignore: Eat foods for the eyes—vit A, beta carotene, lutein. Don't read in dim areas. Protect eyes from sun.

Ignore: Do not rub your eyes vigorously, it can lead to keratoconus.

Ignore: Get an updated glasses prescription, fit and adjust glasses properly, contacts can be a challenge.

Ignore: Update glasses prescription annually and don't push or rub eyes to temporarily improve vision.

Ignore: Vision is usually better after astigmatism above 3 diopters is corrected with lasik.

Ignore: Astigmatism can be treated with glasses, contacts, or Lasik. The cornea is oval, not round. =1 in 6.