i was told if you wear contacts for astigmatism, they will correct the astigmatism-make it better, but you have to wear them often, and for like a couple of years- they get better, but you still wi...

I have a lot of astigmatism. I used to wear toric lenses but my vision wasn't as sharp as it was with the gas permeable lenses. I went back to the gas perm lenses. It's more economical an...

Question #1: Astigmatism may be congenital or acquired. For those cases of acquired astigmatism, some of the causes include the weight of the upper eyelid resting against the eye, old corneal lac...

I have bad astigmatism and also get dry eyes. I've had good experiences with Proclear. However, my eyes have been shifting the past couple of years so that I now use Accuvue in my left eye (...

Never re-used the contacts after in the swimming pool. But there are dailies for people with astigmatism. Ie: acv, focus dailies. Using non astigmatism lenses in the pool shouldnt be a problem. do ...

An astigmatism is what it's called when the eye is not completely rounded. This can distort the vision. I think it can change, having been told at one time I had an astigmatism, but didn'...

If you have lots of astigmatism, it's recommended that you get toric contacts lenses (it's just a type of contacts lens that corrects for astigmatism). If your astigmatism is 1.00 or le...

Astigmatism is just a defect in your cornea that causes blurry vision. Instead of being perfectly domed, the cornea has a bump or dent in it. I have a slight astigmatism in one of my eyes and I c...

The reason no one can give you an answer to the cause is because no one knows for sure what causes myopia (nearsightedness) or astigmatism. There are many theories out there but nothing absolutely...

Actually, you will need to work with your ophthalmologist to find the right soft contact lens for your astigmatism. It really depends on how much astigmatism you have, whether it is regular or irr...

I have pretty bad astigmatism and Acuvue are the only lenses I like. I've tried other brands like Coopervision Torics and they don't stay in place, which is very important when you wea...

Yes, glasses can correct it. And for the depth perception thing, I have that too, except I have it all the time. Just make sure you have adaquate lighting everywhere you go. This may sound weird...

With a high astigmatism it is very difficult to fit contact lenses. You may talk to your doctor about RGP contact lenses (the small hard ones) they are a little difficult to get used to, but once p...

Only your optometrist (an eye doctor) can tell. Consult your doctor first. Ask him/her what lenses did he/she prescribed. You might want to tell your doctor (or remind him/her) that you have a c...

I have had an astigmatism since I was 19 and not before. They say you already were pre-disposed to it but with the eye strain over the years it tends to surface with most people in early adulthood...