Best astigmatism treatment in Delhi
Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens, resulting in blurred vision at all distances.
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Written by the HealAssist Medical Team
What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism affects nearly 1 in 3 people and often occurs alongside myopia or hyperopia. Unlike a perfectly round cornea (shaped like a basketball), an astigmatic cornea is shaped more like a football, causing light to focus on multiple points instead of one.
In Gurugram, astigmatism is commonly detected during routine eye exams or when patients seek LASIK consultation. Modern refractive procedures can effectively correct astigmatism, often in combination with other refractive errors, providing complete freedom from glasses.
🏙️ Context in Delhi
Gurugram's leading eye hospitals offer advanced astigmatism correction including Contoura Vision and toric implants. Many IT professionals seek permanent correction to eliminate the hassle of cylindrical glasses.
Symptoms & Warning Signs
Common Symptoms
Blurred or distorted vision at all distances
Difficulty seeing at night
Eye strain and discomfort
Headaches, especially after reading
Squinting to see clearly
Difficulty distinguishing similar shapes
When to see a doctor?
- !Blurred vision affecting daily activities
- !Frequent headaches from eye strain
- !Difficulty driving at night
- !Current glasses not providing clear vision
- !Considering LASIK or specs removal
Causes
- Irregular curvature of cornea
- Irregular curvature of lens
- Genetics (usually present from birth)
- Eye injury or surgery
- Keratoconus (progressive condition)
Risk Factors
- Family history of astigmatism
- History of eye surgery
- Keratoconus
- Excessive eye rubbing
- High myopia or hyperopia
Treatment Options
Advanced solutions available in Delhi for effective management and correction.
Glasses with Cylindrical Lenses
Prescription glasses with cylindrical correction to compensate for irregular cornea shape.
Toric Contact Lenses
Special contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism, available in soft and rigid varieties.
LASIK Surgery
Laser reshaping of cornea to correct astigmatism permanently. Can treat up to 6 diopters of astigmatism.
Contoura Vision
Topography-guided LASIK that maps and corrects corneal irregularities with high precision.
Toric ICL
Implantable lens with astigmatism correction for those unsuitable for LASIK.
Toric IOL (During Cataract Surgery)
Astigmatism-correcting lens implanted during cataract surgery for permanent correction.
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