Do you have trouble seeing at night? Is your vision sometimes blurry? Do you have problems seeing in bright sunlight, or see halos around lights at night? If you do, you could have astigmatism—and you wouldn't be alone. Many Americans have astigmatism, but some Americans might not get appropriate treatment for it. Here are three things that our optometrist in Dunedin, FL, Dr. Stephanie Coates, can tell patients about astigmatism. We at Dunedin Eye Care are here to help.
Prescription Glasses for Astigmatism
Astigmatism is caused by irregularities in the cornea, the clear protective cover in the front of your eye. Glasses can correct vision problems caused by astigmatism, our optometrist has to make unique lenses that exactly correct the irregularities in the surface of your cornea.
Astigmatism isn't the kind of vision problem you can correct with drugstore glasses. Only prescription glasses will suffice. You may have different degrees of astigmatism in your two eyes, so the lenses in your prescription glasses might not be the same. Our optometrist can prescribe lenses that correct astigmatism in addition to other vision problems, such as myopia or presbyopia.
Contact Lenses for Astigmatism
Our optometrist can also prescribe contact lenses for astigmatism. Since astigmatism is caused by irregularities on your cornea and require special vision correction, contact lenses to correct astigmatism are recommended to be toric. To get the vision correction you need, you need a proper prescription and the correct lenses. Our optometrist can help you get the lenses you need and regular eye exams with her can help you to make sure that your prescription is current.
The Importance of Regular Eye Exams
Some patients might mistake astigmatism for either nearsightedness or farsightedness because the symptoms are similar. This can be cleared up with regular eye exams from an optometrist. Not only can our optometrist give you the correct prescription but she can also check your eyes for any other possible eye conditions that could be developing
Eye conditions like glaucoma can come on slowly and by the time you notice the symptoms, irreversible vision loss may have already occurred. An eye exam can catch these vision problems early so that you maintain your vision.
Visit Our Eye Doctor for More Information
Dr. Coates is here to help. Call us at (727) 733-0443 or request your appointment online today. We at Dunedin Eye Care are here to help you preserve your eye health. Our eye doctor serves Dunedin, FL, and the surrounding areas.
