Q: At my last visit, my eye doctor told me I have astigmatism. He told me what that means, but I still don’t really understand what it is. Please explain it to me. A: Astigmatism means that the eye’s ...

For children with severe astigmatism, wearing glasses to correct blurred vision can significantly improve accurate reading speed, reports a study in the February issue of Optometry and Vision Science, ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: At my last visit, my eye doctor told me I have astigmatism. He told me what that means, but I still don’t really understand what it is. Please explain it to me. DEAR READER: Astigmatism ...

Dear Doctor K: I wear corrective glasses for astigmatism, but I don't really understand what astigmatism is. Dear Reader: Astigmatism means that the cornea of the eye has an irregular shape. The ...

University of Arizona researchers will study the benefits of using eyeglasses to correct astigmatism in toddlers, the most prevalent type of vision problem in children between 1 and 3 years old. Using ...

Dear Doctor: Our son recently went to the optometrist, and we were surprised to learn he has astigmatism and needs glasses. My friends say astigmatism is common, but that it means he’ll never be able ...

GETTING behind the wheel at night can be a challenge even for the best drivers. But those with vision problems can have a totally different experience driving in the dark. A Twitter account posted ...

For children with severe astigmatism, wearing glasses to correct blurred vision can significantly improve accurate reading speed, reports a new study. Astigmatism is a common condition causing blurred ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: At my last visit, my eye doctor told me I have astigmatism. He told me what that means, but I still don't really understand what it is. Please explain it to me. DEAR READER: Astigmatism ...