“What is the main cause of astigmatism?”
I am a 24 year old female who was diagnosed with astigmatism. What is the main cause of astigmatism?
5 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
Astigmatism can be there before the age of 4. But it is the shape of the eye. If it is getting a lot worse suddenly, it could be something else, like Keratoconus. See your optometrist
Astigmatism is not a disease. It is genetically determined, thus inherited. It is not an uncommon finding. To correct the vision to compensate for astigmatism you need two lens powers, on sphere and a cylinder for the astigmatism. It only becomes a visual issue i the higher numbers.
You have had it all our life. Don't make more of it as to what it is.
You have had it all our life. Don't make more of it as to what it is.
It’s due to curvature of your cornea and lens, usually you are born with it.
Anatomical shape of the cornea.
The shape of your cornea
