How many degrees of astigmatism should I wear glasses? (2024)

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The article was professionally consulted by an eye doctor - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital

Astigmatism is an eye defect related to refraction. When the eyes are disturbed, the patient's ability to focus light and images is reduced more or less.

1. Causes of astigmatism

Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea. If in normal people, the image rays passing through the cornea will be focused at a single point on the retina, so that everything can be seen more clearly. As for people with astigmatism, this convergence point is scattered at many different points, so the patient's image is blurred, making it difficult for the patient to see and besides, the person with astigmatism will have other symptoms. Other accompanying symptoms such as: Eye fatigue, headache, watery eyes,...
Types of astigmatism include: Astigmatism, Myopia, Astigmatism, Astigmatism, Mixed astigmatism.

2. How many degrees of astigmatism do you have to wear glasses?

The use of glasses is to help support the treatment of astigmatism. Usually astigmatism above 1 degree causes much visual disturbance. If your vision is affected a lot, you should wear glasses to help your eyes not have to adjust too much.
For people with low or low myopia, if eye fatigue and dry eyes do not appear but can still see clearly, they do not need to wear glasses regularly.
If you see eye fatigue, dry eyes, you must wear glasses no matter how big or small your myopia is. Astigmatism should wear glasses no longer depends on the degree of myopia and the patient's condition.

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3. Adaptation to astigmatism glasses

For those who wear glasses for the first time, once their eyes have not yet adapted to the glasses, it will be more or less uncomfortable to wear even if there is no error in the standard of the glasses.
If you persist in using glasses for 1 week, then your eyes get used to the glasses, the discomfort will no longer be.
Should wear astigmatism glasses regularly, whether you see near or far.
4. What kind of glasses should astigmatism choose? There are many types of glasses such as glasses with frames, contact lenses, hard contact lenses (orth-k night lenses) ... depending on the wishes and benefits of each type of glasses that you choose accordingly. Before using glasses, customers should consult an ophthalmologist for the most accurate advice.
Besides, it is necessary to go to reputable addresses to cut glasses to the best standard so as not to affect vision as well as astigmatism. Because if you wear astigmatism without proper glasses, it will lead to increasing astigmatism and even amblyopia.

5. Prevention of astigmatism

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To prevent astigmatism, you should pay attention to the following:
Study and work in a well-lit environment, should not look at places that are too dark or too bright. wear safety glasses. Sit up straight when writing, do not bend over. Limit working, watch TV continuously for more than 1 hour, sometimes have to stand up or look away to rest your eyes. Give your eyes a break by spending time exercising outdoors instead of sitting in front of a computer or TV screen. Make a diet full of nutrients, especially foods rich in vitamin A, including meat, fish, oil, legumes, fruits, green vegetables, carrots, gac, tomatoes, .. Avoid positions such as lying down or kneeling to read or write articles while traveling in cars, trains, or planes. When you have any eye disease, you should go to reputable facilities for diagnosis and treatment. Correct treatment avoids complications that cause astigmatism. Especially when having astigmatism, it is necessary to check and treat early to avoid serious complications in the future. In addition, do not arbitrarily use non-standard eyeglasses, when wearing glasses, you need to follow the instructions of a specialist. If you are experiencing vision problems, go to a medical facility immediately to be examined and treated by a doctor as soon as possible. Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital has vision-related service packages such as:
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