Eye disorders cylinder (Astigmatism)

Eye disorders cylinder is also called with Astigmatism. Ideally, our eyes are round like a soccer ball, so that all the refracted rays from an object that goes into our eyes would meet in one point of the retina.

How Astigmatism occurs?

Astigmatism eye abnormality, eye ellipse or oval, like a rugby ball, so that light entering the eye will not meet in one point of the retina. Refracted beam will spread in the retina. This will cause the vision is blurred, indistinct, shadowy, either at the time to see near and far distances.

Astigmatism occurs because of abnormalities of refraction on the surface of the cornea. Astigmatism aberration small disturbance will cause a mild visual acuity, but can cause headaches, eye strain and fatigue.

How Astigmatism can be corrected?

The way to correct Astigmatism is to provide a cylinder lens. Patients can suffer from disorders Astigmatism and myopia (nearsightedness) or hypermetropia (farsightedness). If this occurs, can be overcome by providing a combination of lenses and lens spheris cylinder, placed in axis / degrees as appropriate.

In addition to glasses with cylindrical lenses, are now available contact lenses that can correct Astigmatism aberration. RGP Contact Lenses (Rigid Gas Permeable) can be used to correct Astigmatism aberration. Because consistency hard, RGP does not follow the corneal surface shape, so the tears that are in between RGP lens and corneal surface will form a layer that can neutralize Astigmatism.

Along with technological development, manufacturer soft contact lenses (soft contact lens) also makes contact lenses that are designed specifically for Astigmatism aberration. The advantages of soft contact lenses are more comfortable than the RGP and is the right choice for those who experience high Astigmatism aberration that can not be resolved by RGP. Soft contact lenses for Astigmatism contact lenses called toric.

Toric contact lenses are available in disposable form (monthly) or conventional (annual). More disposable toric contact lenses are recommended because with a monthly usage, contact lenses will be more often replaced with new ones, thus reducing the risk of complications in the eye.

Do not Ignore Astigmatism

Astigmatism If you experience problems during this and want to use contact lenses, or when it has normal wear spherical contact lenses, you will get a visual acuity better eye and comfortable to use toric lenses.

Eye glasses and contact lenses is not a product that can be purchased just like that, but it requires a thorough eye examination before deciding what type of contact lens is right for your eyes.

Optical Services by professional experts offer a thorough examination for your eyes. With modern equipment, we were able to conduct thorough examination and analysis of the eye, so it can help you choose glasses or contact lenses most appropriate for your eye.

Eyes are very precious, so always keep your eye health.