Astigmatism continued

How is it diagnosed?
Your eye care professional will recommend corrective eyewear to help the eye direct light in a more effective manner.

If the degree of astigmatism is slight and no other problems of refraction, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, are present, corrective lenses may not be needed. If the degree of astigmatism is great enough to cause eyestrain, headache, or distortion of vision, prescription lenses will be needed for clear and comfortable vision.

How is it treated?
Your eye care professional will recommend corrective eyewear to help the eye direct light in a more effective manner.

The corrective lenses needed when astigmatism is present are called Toric lenses and have an additional power element called a cylinder. They have greater light-bending power in one axis than in others. Your eye care professional will perform precise tests during your eye examination to determine the ideal lens prescription.  "My Doctor has told me I can't wear contact lenses because I have astigmatism" - True or False?

Does astigmatism get worse?
Astigmatism may increase slowly. Regular eye care can help to insure that proper vision is maintained.