What Is Astigmatism? Eye Doctor Explains

Ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong, explains all about astigmatism in this high yield video. Is astigmatism dangerous? Thankfully, regular astigmatism is not a disease of the eye. It's simply the shape of the cornea and lens and is easily correctable with glasses and contacts. Astigmatism can change as we age and Dr. Wong explains the effect of aging on your astigmatism. She also discusses treatment options and the natural evolution of astigmatism
Questions Answered and Time Stamps:
0:59: What Is Astigmatism?
2:14: How Astigmatism Affects the Shape of Your Eye and Your Vision
2:40: How to Check Your Glasses Prescription To See If You Have Astigmatism
4:04: With The Rule Astigmatism - What Is It?
4:21: Aging and Against The Rule Astigmatism
5:05: Measuring The Cornea
5:35: What Is Corneal Topography?
6:24: How Your Glasses Prescription Helps With Astigmatism
7:22: Soft, Daily Disposable Astigmatism (Toric) Contact Lenses
9:16: Scleral Lens for Irregular Astigmatism (Corneal Disorders Like Keratoconus)
9:55: Can You Get LASIK or PRK If You Have Astigmatism?
10:17: Cataract Surgery For Astigmatism
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  • @fefemyluv
    @fefemyluv2 жыл бұрын

    It’s not bothersome to me until I look at traffic lights. 😩

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    That is super common, Ginia!

  • @jennifermcmillan9518

    @jennifermcmillan9518

    Жыл бұрын

    If you don’t have night blindness, I’ve found my polarized sunglasses really help with this.

  • @abeach5420
    @abeach54202 жыл бұрын

    Ohhhh the tresses doc . . . just uh-mazing that color. Just outstanding on you. Thank you for your continued 'shares'. I do not always have to time to comment, but I always hit the like button for you!!

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @Becky_in_Tucson
    @Becky_in_Tucson2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your considerable knowledge! Much appreciated 😎💖

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 жыл бұрын

    You're so welcome!

  • @mikeske9777
    @mikeske977711 күн бұрын

    I just had my cataract surgery and the surgeon told me that toric lens would not benefit me for my astigmatism, seems that I had lenticular astigmatism in both eyes and very slight cornea astigmatism in the left eye. Since I do drive at night I wanted and actually wanted the clearest possible vision and I did not mind using glasses for near objects I went with the insurance approved single vision IOL. I am extremely happy with the corrective lens I got as I had extreme far sighted in the range +6.00 to +6.25 now a +0.25 in the left eye and no correction needed for the right eye. I did notice if I don't wear the glasses all day except for reading I had a slight eye strain in the left eye. Wearing the glasses no eye strain. MY vision is supercharged now compared to what I had before and I am over the moon in how it feels to wear light weight glasses. I am a 66 year old male.

  • @mariettacobb344
    @mariettacobb3442 жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation of astigmatism in a manner a person can understand. Thank you! I have a question, please. Prior to cataract surgery, even though I wore corrective lenses from the age of 6 to 60, no ophthamoligist ever said or indicated on my eye glass or contact lens Rx that I had astigmatism. After cataract surgeries and receiving new multifocal lenses, I was told I now have astigmatism in both eyes, corrected by eye glasses. From your explanation regarding eye shape, is it common for the eye shape to be altered by cataract surgery or new lenses? Thank you!

  • @raamishsiddiqui7330
    @raamishsiddiqui7330 Жыл бұрын

    Love listening to u . U make things so simple❤

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😀

  • @omnamhayshivay376
    @omnamhayshivay376 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for best explanation..your video is best

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! That means a lot to me.

  • @sumocna
    @sumocna19 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the explanation

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    16 күн бұрын

    Of course! Thanks for watching.

  • @istreamtech
    @istreamtechАй бұрын

    it was helpfull thank you

  • @theresnoway3262
    @theresnoway32622 жыл бұрын

    Thanks the best doctor right now

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @aloysiusudayasuriyan1013
    @aloysiusudayasuriyan10132 жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation with beautiful expression

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @ivervasanta5915
    @ivervasanta5915 Жыл бұрын

    Driving at night is the worst when you have astigmatism 😊

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    It can be so dangerous! Thanks for being here :)

  • @erinmyers8603
    @erinmyers86032 ай бұрын

    Very helpful 😃

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 ай бұрын

    I am glad!

  • @zarefmesood3773
    @zarefmesood37732 ай бұрын

    Very ciear simple explanation Wishing you more success with happy long life

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙂 You as well!

  • @Juliet42110
    @Juliet421102 жыл бұрын

    Is my astigmatism why head lights coming towards me while driving at night, look wider than they actually are? I see pretty clearly and I have astigmatism. I have been told not to get glasses yet, in fact I went to you a maybe 8 years ago when I had HSMS insurance (now I have Kaiser...). I feel like things at a distance are slightly blurry on the edges, but I barely notice it. The only time my vision bothers me is with lights at night and also when I'm looking at white writing with a dark background, then the letters are slightly blurry, but not when I look at dark letters on a white background.

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Andrea! I can not say for certain but there is a good chance that the blurriness from the headlights is most likely a result of astigmatism. It is too bad you can not come to see me in person, but thank you for following along here!

  • @solinazanoni7664
    @solinazanoni76643 ай бұрын

    Thank you Doctor for sharing the amazing information about astigmatism keep safe ❤❤❤

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    3 ай бұрын

    Always!

  • @onomiempireDIY
    @onomiempireDIY Жыл бұрын

    For me it comes with severe migraine & dizziness, plus eye pain, am so scared of lights....so I found out I was wearing the wrong glasses for six months ....just wish it could away permanently'' Thanks well explained 🙏

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry! That sounds so hard. I wish it would go away too! Thank you so much for watching.

  • @hemashankar1588
    @hemashankar1588 Жыл бұрын

    Upto which Dioptre patients are eligible for surgery like lasik, prk?? Please 🙏reply mam

  • @redemption707
    @redemption7074 ай бұрын

    Could you just be near sighted without astigmatism? I’ve worn glasses for years and contacts for the last 10 mostly and my optometrist gave me a prescription with astigmatism and a month later my glasses make me dizzy after shortly adapting. The edges of the lenses fishbowl for me. Don’t have that issue with other glasses or normal contacts. I’ve never noticed image distortion with lights or at night etc.

  • @martingutierrez8812
    @martingutierrez8812 Жыл бұрын

    First, I have astigmatism but it is normal, so my question is would surgery resolve the problem for good? What do you recommend? Just know I do not like wearing glasses or contact lens. O.D. CY.-1.00/AX 010/O.S. CY-1.50/AX 180= PD 60.00 / 57.00

  • @vladimirpereira2009
    @vladimirpereira20095 ай бұрын

    I didn't know until 2 years ago that the askewed flares when I look at light sources are caused by my astigmatism. I just thought they were normal and I only had myopia then I looked at my eyeglass prescription and then there's something for astigmatism correction

  • @Marie-ef3ki
    @Marie-ef3ki2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for further explaining, am I able to fix my astigmatism in any chance?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Lea! The treatments for astigmatism include surgery, contact lenses, and glasses.

  • @1029jaymee
    @1029jaymee Жыл бұрын

    Hey DR. Rupa can the astigmatism cause forhead pressure and migraine as well as white patches in vision sometimes I went to the ophthalmologist and was told that the overall health of the eyes are good 🙏🙌👁️ but this pain is so annoying I also get what looks like heat wave spots with horizontal patterns .?? 😢 wish I could go see you 🙏 happy holidays to you and your family 🙏🎄

  • @TigerLeapingGeorge
    @TigerLeapingGeorge2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dr Rupa. What could cause a headache that you get by reading even a few lines ? I wish I lived in Hawaii so I could come to your clinic. ☺️

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey L! I can't say for certain what is causing your pain without seeing you. However, I will link my video on migraines in this comment. I hope this helps! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hauOy9FtiJzAZaQ.html

  • @dianevitale1214
    @dianevitale1214 Жыл бұрын

    Was told yrs ago my eyes are often dilated because I've got astigmatism(?). Idk driving at night is torture to me. I avoid for the lights of oncoming cars, etc etc feel I can't trust vision to safely drive. No eye doctor has ever explained or told me anything. Otherwise, I can see pretty good for day driving and dont need to wear glasses. Go figure. GREAT VIDEO, The BEST doc

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad this has helped, Diane! Thank you!

  • @jeffreyhawkins3023
    @jeffreyhawkins3023 Жыл бұрын

    BC: 8.6 DIA:15.0 PWR: -14.50 CYL: -4.25 AX:080 BC: 8.6 DIA:15.0 PWR: -13.75 CYL: -4.25 AX: 115 Very different patient Astigmatism case. Just need to know the best Toric lens or Lens to buy ? Please.

  • @tywald
    @tywald2 жыл бұрын

    6:49 I don't experience narrow or wide images, just a bunch of copies around the real object. Or is that something different? I do have -2.00 CYL at 180 degrees.

  • @otiebrown9999

    @otiebrown9999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ty, Now at 20/20.

  • @rizwanabid7747
    @rizwanabid77475 ай бұрын

    Thanks doctor its so motivational video. My daughter is suffering she is 5 yrs old. Her cylender is -2.75 and axis is 180. I am much woried. After glass also she is flickering in eyes. Plz sugest me what precautions i can take. 😊

  • @otiebrown9999
    @otiebrown9999 Жыл бұрын

    TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS: FAA, 3rd Class. 20/40 both eyes. There is no requirement that Astigmatism even be measured. I confirm my Snellen at 20/20, and see no reason to measure it.

  • @nicow6808
    @nicow6808 Жыл бұрын

    Video of keratoconus and cross linking please

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your suggestion! I will add this to my list. :)

  • @prabhjotsingh9924
    @prabhjotsingh99242 жыл бұрын

    Hlo doc I have -6.00 spherical in both eyes and -0.50 cyl in both eyes with 180° in left eye and 30° in right. But m using spectacles with only spherical power. mild astigmatism can be masked with a shperical spectacles?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes and usually a -0.50 cylinder won't even need to be incorporated into a contact lens because it's so mild

  • @sall4325
    @sall4325 Жыл бұрын

    I am 23 years old. When I was 16 years old, when I went to the doctor, I was a little late. The left eye was 5, the right 4. At the age of 20, the minus in the left eye increased only (-7). The right one remained the same. My doctor told me you are a good candidate for LASIK. Then I went to the doctor at the age of 23, the minus is the same, left - 7, right - 4. I had saved up money for LASIK and wanted to do laser. I did all kinds of tests and was told that LASIK would not be done. Because the astigmatism was high. In my case, phakic lens surgery will be done. But the doctor advised me not to do it because it is risky. If you can see well with glasses, get glasses. What can I do? , this operation is more expensive and I could not do it. Either I have to wear glasses or use normal lenses. It's bad that I can't take photos with my friends normally. But what can I do? That's why I really wanted a laser, I thought I would have normal eyes, but 😪

  • @naweedmubariz601
    @naweedmubariz601 Жыл бұрын

    What is the best option to correct astigmatism, Lasik or PRK?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    It just depends! You will need to get an exam and ask your doctor what is right for you.

  • @ArAsDeCos
    @ArAsDeCos5 ай бұрын

    Without glasses, certain kinds of lighting give me intense headaches and nausea. Good fun.

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    4 ай бұрын

    I am sorry to hear that!

  • @thejillykilly
    @thejillykilly2 жыл бұрын

    What is diopter? How do we know how much is needed for a person?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great question. A diopter is just a unit of measurement for the lens. Your eye doctor will measure how much you need when s/he examines you and does your glasses prescription (they stick you behind the phorpter and ask which is better 1 or 2?

  • @edmarmamauag3246
    @edmarmamauag3246 Жыл бұрын

    My both eyelid is a little bit swollen ..but not totally ...I'm afraid because it's affect my job ..do I have an ASTIGMATISM

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Edmar, I am so sorry you are having swollen eyelids. That sounds really hard. I can not say for sure if this is a result of astigmatism. Astigmatism does not commonly cause swollen eyes. I would recommend going to see your eye doctor. I hope you find some relief soon!

  • @jesusdaniel8707
    @jesusdaniel8707 Жыл бұрын

    I have astigmatism and should I have contact lenses I never tried those before I always used glasses?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    You could definitely try them out if you would like to! Ask your doctor at your next visit.

  • @vithyai1059
    @vithyai1059 Жыл бұрын

    Mam can you post videos for kids with astigmatism. Recently noticed that my 5year old has -2.25 cyl with axis 180 and 175 on both eyes. D'nt know reason how it came. But need some advise how to protect her cornea from future progression. Can you pls help me

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    I will work on a video about that! Make sure you are subscribed and click the bell so you see when I post it. Thank you for being here!

  • @madhumitar1164

    @madhumitar1164

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@DrRupaWong Yes please.... could you please do more videos on Astigmatism is children?

  • @mariepatterson9377
    @mariepatterson9377 Жыл бұрын

    can you tell me can astigmatism cause blurry

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, astigmatism can cause blurry vision.

  • @TigerLeapingGeorge
    @TigerLeapingGeorge2 жыл бұрын

    Oh and one more question, can one with astigmatism wear contact lens?

  • @Lauren21288

    @Lauren21288

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes

  • @Moneymo0824
    @Moneymo08244 ай бұрын

    My eyesight sucks i have to hold everything close to see anything

  • @uzairhashmi4378
    @uzairhashmi437812 күн бұрын

    My I have myopia with astigmatism is that' kind worry

  • @pvkchaitanyakiran
    @pvkchaitanyakiran2 жыл бұрын

    Great Video, Doctor! Is astigmatism caused by looking in unusual angles? Like looking at the phone while lying on the bed?

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope! Astigmatism is typically caused by the shape of your eye ball. Some things can affect it like excessive eye rubbing or even when you get older (60's70's), the weight of your eyelid over decades alters the shape of the cornea, but lying on your bed looking at the phone does not!

  • @pvkchaitanyakiran

    @pvkchaitanyakiran

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DrRupaWong Thanks a lot for the reply, doc 🙏😄

  • @era1125

    @era1125

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DrRupaWong I’m 12 and I’ve been rubbing my eye ball for quite a while now and I have gotten astigmatism ever since and I regret it

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    @@era1125 Hey! Definitely don't blame yourself. I would let your guardian know about your worries.

  • @era1125

    @era1125

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DrRupaWong thank you doc but but when I was born I had a accident that made my bones pretty weak and is that another reason why I have astigmatism ? cause my mother has it too

  • @Minabobina007
    @Minabobina0074 ай бұрын

    So when I look in a full length mirror,I’m not really short and fluffy!?!?! 🙏🏼🤪

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    4 ай бұрын

    Exactly ;)

  • @hiralalkurilpardeshi4699
    @hiralalkurilpardeshi4699 Жыл бұрын

    Are you Indian or Hindu

  • @DrRupaWong

    @DrRupaWong

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello! I am of Indian descent.

  • @amanrathore3610
    @amanrathore36107 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your considerable knowledge! Much appreciated 😎💖