Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What really is astigmatism and are there any special treatments?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Eye ovalness: Astigmatism is found in an eye with some degree of ovalness. Most are intrinsic (not due to some external cause) and it is very common (over 60% of eyes have some degree of astigmatism). Correction is a reverse oval of the proper power in eyeglasses or contact lenses. Lasik can also correct this. There are no eyedrops, lifestyle changes or dietary changes to correct this.
Answered 5/5/2018
5.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hi. I feel a weak astigmatism in my eyes ,due to studying perhaps.Is there any treatment for that ? I'm afraid it becomes more and more!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is laser eye surgey with astignatism a possible treatment?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How does astigmatism threaten homeostatis of the organ system(s)?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How bad is my astigmatism? O.D. -.5/+1.25/+175. O.S. -.5/+1.75/+172
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is really high astigmatism like -3 cylinder corrected by glasses or lasers?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What sort of treatment is necessary for someone with high astigmatism?
Keratitis sicca and astigmatism cause and best treatment?
We have a 4 years old nephew, he was diagnosed with astigmatism and strabism;what is the recommended treatment at his age and minimum age for surgery?
I was wondering is astigmatism curable with laser treatment?
Monocular diplopia associated with astigmatism--any treatment?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
