What is Astigmatism: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Channel: ERemedium
Date: 2022-07-20

Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an error in the shape of the cornea. 
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MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: 

What is Astigmatism
During normal vision, Light rays pass through cornea as shown.
Rays are then focused on to the retina, light sensitive tissue, at the back of the eye.
Image is converted to electrical signals that are sent to the brain.

Astigmatism happens when the cornea is unevenly curved.
Rays passing through unevenly shaped cornea are not properly focused on to the retina.
Causing blurred distance and near vision.
Usually occurs with Myopia or Hyperopia.


Symptoms
Blurred vision
Eyestrain
Headache
Difficulty with night vision
Squinting

Treatment
Treatment
Contact lenses
Orthokeratology
Refractive surgery
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*TimeStamps*
0:00 Introduction of Astigmatism
0: 27 Causes of Astigmatism
0:47 Symptoms of Astigmatism
0:56 Treatment of Astigmatism
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In this 3D video, we delve deeper into astigmatism, including causes, symptoms and treatment options.
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