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Kent Eye Doctor Doctors for AstigmatismType of Physician: Eye Doctor What is a Eye Doctor? A certification by the Board of Ophthalmology; practitioners provide comprehensive eye and vision care. They are trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all eyelid and orbital problems affecting the eye and visual pathways, and to diagnose, monitor and treat all eye and visual disorders. They often prescribe vision services (glasses and contact lenses) as well as serve as a consultant to physicians and other professionals. Specialty: Ophthalmology Common Name: Eye Doctor Eye Doctor Doctors in Kent * Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Northwest Eye Surgeons PC  Evergreen Eye Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Valley Eye & Laser Center  The Eye Center at Valley Medical Center  Meridian Eye Clinic  St Marks Eye Institute  Valley Eye & Laser Center  Peter B Shelley MD  Virginia Mason Federal Way  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Island Vision  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Sound Eye & Laser  Robert C Groth MD  Evergreen Eye Center  West Seattle Eye Clinic  West Seattle Eye Clinic  West Seattle Eye Clinic  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Cascade Eye & Skin Centers  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  UWMC Cosmetic Surgery Center  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Harborview Medical Center Eye Clinic  Sheldon J Cowen MD  Eye Associates Northwest  Medina Eye & Optical  Pacific Medical Centers  Howard S Barnebey MD  Richard Bensinger MD  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Eye Associates Northwest  Vitreoretinal Associates  Eye Associates Northwest  Seattle Ophthalmology PLLC  Glaucoma Consultants  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Medical Centers  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Kim S Mallick MD  Neuro-Ophthalmic Consultants Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  The Polyclinic Ophthalmology  Glaucoma Consultants  Vitreoretinal Associates  Eye Associates Northwest  Eye Associates Northwest  Pacific Medical Centers  Walter M Rotkis MD  Vitreoretinal Associates  Allure Laser Center & MediSpa  Eye Associates Northwest  Vitreoretinal Associates  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Northwest Vision Institute  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Virginia Mason Seattle Main  Northwest Vision Institute  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Retina Consultants of Seattle  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Eye Clinic of Bellevue  Seattle Eye MDs  Group Health Ophthalmology  Seattle Eye MDs  Group Health Ophthalmology  Virginia Mason Issaquah  Eastside Eye Consultants  Overlake Eyecare PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS  Pacific Northwest Eye Associates PS Kent, WashingtonUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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AstigmatismRead the Astigmatism article » What Is Astigmatism?Astigmatism is a common eye condition that's easily corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. Astigmatism is characterized by an irregular curvature of the cornea. This is one type of refractive error. Astigmatism occurs in nearly everybody to some degree. For significant curvature, treatment is required. A person's eye is naturally spherical in shape. Under normal circumstances, when light enters the eye, it refracts evenly, creating a clear view of the object. However, the eye of a person with astigmatism is shaped more like a football or the back of a spoon. For this person, when light enters the eye it is refracted more in one direction than the other, allowing only part of the object to be in focus at one time. Objects at any distance can appear blurry and wavy.
What Causes Astigmatism?Astigmatism can be hereditary and is often present at birth. It can also result from pressure from the eyelids on the cornea, incorrect posture or an increased use of the eyes for close work.
What Are the Symptoms of Astigmatism?People with undetected astigmatism often experience headaches, fatigue, eyestrain and blurred vision at all distances. While these symptoms may not necessarily be the result of astigmatism, you should schedule an eye exam if you are experiencing one or more symptoms. How Are Astigmatisms Diagnosed?Your optometrist or ophthalmologist can diagnose astigmatism with a thorough eye exam. Astigmatism may occur with other refractive errors such as myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). Unfortunately, astigmatism often goes undetected in school-age children. Because astigmatisms may increase slowly, you should visit your optometrist or ophthalmologist whenever you notice significant changes in your vision. Optometrists are tra... Recommended Reading Related to AstigmatismWhat is LASIK?LASIK stands for laser in situ keratomileusis, which means using a laser underneath a corneal flap (in situ) to reshape the cornea (keratomileusis). This procedure utilizes a highly specialized laser (excimer laser) designed to treat refractive errors, improve vision, and reduce or eliminate the need for glasses or contact lenses. This laser procedure alters the shape of the cornea, which is the transparent front covering of the eye. Though the excimer laser had been used for many years before, the development of LASIK is generally credited to Ioannis Pallikaris from Greece around 1991.
How does LASIK work?During the LASIK procedure, a specially trained eye surgeon first creates a precise, thin hinged corneal flap using a microkeratome. The surgeon then pulls back the flap to expose the underlying corneal tissue, and then the excimer laser ablates (reshapes) the cornea in a unique pre-specified p... Other Related Astigmatism ArticlesEmergency Contact for Kent
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