In astigmatism, the cornea (the clear dome that covers your eye) or the lens (which focuses light rays on the light-sensitive ...

The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA ...

To meet or exceed patient expectations, cataract surgeons must pay increasing attention to the management of pre-existing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. Pre-existing corneal ...

I have confidently helped patients navigate the IOL selection process for both cataract surgery and refractive lens ...

These lenses can correct highly irregular corneal shapes and significant levels of astigmatism, like in patients who have keratoconus or who have had corneal transplants. But these lenses are ...

A fairly prevalent vision disorder that results from an irregularly shaped cornea or lens is astigmatism, which causes hazy or distorted vision. Choosing between prescription spectacles and ...

In this study, lifestyle changes after the pandemic were associated with an increase in the prevalence and severity of child astigmatisms, likely associated with changes in the developing cornea. The ...

LASIK is a quick procedure, with patients usually back in their cars within 30 minutes. Both eyes can be treated the same day ...

A special protocol for epi-on CXL stiffens the cornea as effectively as epithelium ... we see a massive improvement in the regularity of the astigmatism, and that translates into better vision ...

The prevalence and severity of refractive astigmatism and corneal astigmatism increased among schoolchildren after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online March 20 in JAMA ...

Both refractive and corneal astigmatism saw an increase in prevalence in children after the COVID-19 pandemic, with corneal changes potentially playing a part.