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Understanding Astigmatism -- Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Astigmatism?
The most common symptom of astigmatism is blurred vision. If you are only slightly affected, you may not notice that much is wrong with your vision. More significant astigmatism may cause noticeable distortions of your vision.
It is particularly important to remember that children with vision problems may not realize their vision is blurred. After all, they may never have seen the world in focus. That’s why it’s a good idea for children to have regular vision checks.
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As our population is aging, vision loss from eye diseases is increasing. 1 According to the National Eye Institute (NEI): About 3.3 million Americans age 40 or over are blind or have low vision. This is about 1 in every 28 people. By 2020, that number could be 5.5 million -- a 60% increase.1 NEI has identified the most common eye diseases in people over age 40: Age-related macular degeneration Cataracts Diabetic eye disease Glaucoma 1 Here's what you should know about...
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Here are some symptoms of astigmatism:
- Blurring of small print, difficulty reading
- Inability to see both near and distant without squinting
Children with vision problems such as astigmatism may experience:
- Difficulty focusing on printed words and lines
- Eyestrain, tired eyes, or headaches
Call Your Doctor If:
You experience any difficulty seeing objects clearly at any distance.
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