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How is astigmatism treated?
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Contact lenses: The irregularities in the curvature of the cornea can be addressed though customized contact lenses.
Answered 11/25/2013
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Astigmatism: Astigmatism is where the surface of the eye is peaked like a football, instead of being smooth like a soccerball. Uncorrected astigmatism causes straight lines to appear wavy. It may be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery. For people with significant cataracts, it may be corrected with a toric implant.
Answered 9/16/2013
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