
Genetics or Poor Lifestyle Habits Can Make Children Prone to Astigmatism! Here Are 3 Treatment Methods for Astigmatism
Genetics or Poor Lifestyle Habits Can Make Children Prone to Astigmatism! Here Are 3 Treatment Methods for Astigmatism Astigmatism can cause blurred or distorted vision, affecting eyesight. The primary cause of astigmatism in children is related to genetic factors, but it can also be due to poor lifestyle habits, such as engaging in activities in poorly lit environments or lying down while reading, which may lead to astigmatism. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment, and prevention methods for astigmatism in children. Definition of Astigmatism Astigmatism is a common refractive error. A normal cornea is a perfectly round hemisphere, while an astigmatic cornea has an oval shape. When the cornea or lens cannot evenly focus light coming from all directions onto the retina, it results in blurred or distorted images, leading to astigmatism. Regular Astigmatism vs. Irregular Astigmatism Astigmatism is mainly divided into regular and irregular types. Irregular Astigmatism: This occurs when the shape of the cornea is unevenly curved, causing light to scatter in all directions and preventing it from focusing on the retina, leading to image distortion. Regular Astigmatism: This occurs when the curvature of the cornea is inconsistent in one direction compared to its perpendicular direction. The varying curvature causes light to focus at different positions on the retina, resulting in different types of regular astigmatism, including: Myopic Astigmatism: One main light ray focuses on the retina while another focuses in front of it; or both main light rays focus in front of the retina but at different
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