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Is there any thing i can do i was told i have astigmatism or is that something that can't be fixed?
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Astigmatism: It cannot be cured, but it can be treated either with contact lenses or with eye glasses.
Answered 7/4/2015
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See below: Glasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery can alleviate this.
Answered 2/23/2013
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