What Is Astigmatism?
9. Treatment
Mild astigmatism cases do not require treatment. However, treatment options are available for people who may suffer from vision problems due to astigmatism. The first treatment option is corrective lenses. This is the most common treatment option for astigmatism. Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, involves wearing Ortho-K glasses for a while to correct the irregularity of the corneal curvature.
Ortho-K glasses can help return vision to its state before astigmatism. Surgical intervention is the last treatment option. Lasers and minor knives are used to reshape the curvature of the cornea. Surgery is a permanent way to treat astigmatism. Your doctor should discuss with you all the treatment options and help you in choosing the best treatment plan for your astigmatism.
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