Most astigmatic corneas have two curves a steeper curve and a flatter curve.
This causes light to focus on more than one point in the eye, resulting in blurred vision at distance or near. Astigmatism often occurs along with nearsightedness or farsightedness . Treatment Astigmatism can be corrected with glasses, contacts, or surgically. The objective of these procedures is to reshape the cornea so it becomes more spherical or uniformly curved. St. Luke's disclaims any and all liability for injury or other damages that could result from use of the information obtained from this site.