Astigmastism in eyes

[DMH2007]

Hi, does anyone know how I can get rid of my astigmatism in my eye. I have always used contact lenses for my short-sightness without any problems, however, now I have an astigmatism in my eye my contact lenses are giving my clear vision (especially when using VDU screens) - only my specs are ok as they can deal with the astigmatism, were contacts can't. Does anyone else suffer with this situation, any ideas! (Thanks in advance for your responses).

[annie0000]

I think it depends on the severity and shape of your astigmatism - I can wear contacts ok with mine, but my hubby can't - you can still get laser treatment, but it is the more expensive type that you need - the best bet would be to speak to your optician - btw I had hard gas permeable lenses rather than soft ones- don't know if that is better with this condition or not.

[dot.hawkes]

I have this and have had for 2 decades, the optician just makes the glass lenses right to correct it, it never even enters my head that it is a problem

[DMH2007]

Thanks Annie0000, its only affected me recently since the change in perscription. My optician tells me they can't do anything for me, except wear my specs. I would like to have Laser treatment, but very scared it will go wrong, or cause another eye issue either short/long term. Eyes are very precious and I am scared of taking the risk!

[annie0000]

I think it depends on how severe it is Dot - my hubbys must be so bad that they can't bend the glass to fit . lol - although I think actually that it is just that it is uneven, so as the lens turns around, it wouldn't sit right - god, between that and having one ear higher than the other which causes problems getting his glasses to sit straight, I think that I will either have to spring the cash for the laser treatment or shoot him LOL

[DMH2007]

Thanks Dot. My aim is to still be able to continue using my daily contact lenses though. The specs aren't a problem for me.

[Clanad]

You might ask your eye professional about toric contact lenses. They correct for astigmatism and I've used them successfully for over 20 years...

[Ethel]

I have astigmatism and was told recently by three laser clinics that I am not suitable for surgery no matter how much I am prepared to pay,and contact lenses are not suitable either.

So it's glasses or nothing for me.