Astigmatism: Prevention & Expectations

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Astigmatism

Astigmatism | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the condition?

There is no way to prevent astigmatism. The eye develops this way in some people.

What are the long-term effects of the condition?

If astigmatism is not corrected early in life, it is possible to develop lazy eye, also called refractive amblyopia.

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Author: William Stevens, MD
Reviewer: Sal Sandoval, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/17/01

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