Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism ...

In contrast, strategies are available to potentially slow myopia in kids. "But astigmatism is easily corrected by glasses, contact lenses, and laser surgery." As for clinical messages from the ...

A recent study reveals a significant rise in childhood astigmatism linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, independent of myopia.

The Technolas Teneo 317 Model 2 is indicated for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in: (1) Patients for the reduction or elimination of myopic astigmatism up to -10.00 D MRSE ...

Astigmatism commonly occurs alongside visual problems such as nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia). Store-bought reading glasses are not suitable for people with astigmatism.

More than 150 million Americans have poor vision because of a refractive error. Refractive errors make your vision blurry or hazy, making reading difficult, and can ...