Complications and Outlook of Astigmatism
Astigmatism can lead to issues if left untreated. For instance, if a person has astigmatism in only one eye or if one eye’s astigmatism is worse than the other and the problem isn’t treated, they may develop a lazy eye (amblyopia) [5]. Astigmatism may also occasionally result in headaches and eye strain.
Additionally, there are dangers associated with astigmatism surgery. Surgery’s side effects are often temporary and go away in a couple of weeks. These include dry eyes, light sensitivity, and issues with your night vision.
However, additional (and more severe) issues can also happen, like vision loss or a return to the pre-surgery condition of vision.
You might not need treatment if your astigmatism is minor and has no impact on your vision. Your eye care professional can address your substantial astigmatism in a variety of ways if it interferes with your ability to see well. Many astigmatic people merely require glasses or contact lenses.
Most patients who undergo vision correction surgery experience long-term vision improvement. As they age, some people require an augmentation surgery. Any modifications to the astigmatism that arise after your eyes’ natural aging-related shape changes will be fixed by this subsequent surgery.