What Is Astigmatism?
5. Complications of Astigmatism
Astigmatism should be corrected once discovered. If left uncorrected, it may lead to amblyopia or a lazy eye. Amblyopia means that the eye is not capable of achieving normal visual acuity. It is a visual developmental disorder that cannot be corrected even with the use of contact lenses or eyeglasses.
The condition is associated with astigmatism and it usually affects one eye. In some cases, it can affect both eyes. If lazy eyes are left untreated, the condition may lead to loss of vision permanently. Refractive amblyopia or anisometropic amblyopia is the type of amblyopia associated with astigmatism.
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