What is the common treatment for astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision. The most common and effective treatment options for astigmatism include contact lenses or prescription glasses specifically designed to incorporate cylindrical correction. This cylindrical aspect of the prescription compensates for the irregular shape of the cornea or lens, allowing light to focus correctly onto the retina, thereby improving vision clarity.

Contact lenses, especially toric lenses, are created to align with the specific curvature of the cornea, providing an enhanced field of vision without distortion. Similarly, prescription glasses with cylindrical lenses do the same, helping to correct the refractive error.

Other treatment options may exist, but they are typically not the first line of approach for astigmatism. Using reading glasses only is insufficient for someone with astigmatism, as these glasses are designed solely for near-vision tasks and do not address the astigmatism itself. Prisms in glasses help correct certain eye alignment issues but are not standard for treating refractive errors like astigmatism. While corrective eye surgery, such as LASIK, is a possible solution, it is not the most common treatment associated with astigmatism, particularly for those