What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a condition of the eyes where the the clear tissue covering the front of the eye (cornea) is abnormally curved, causing vision to be out of focus. Glasses, contacts, or surgery can help to correct the vision problem.
How do members experience astigmatism?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with astigmatism*
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Top treatments taken by people for astigmatism*
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Who has astigmatism on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 29 | |
| 30s | 71 | |
| 40s | 96 | |
| 50s | 78 | |
| 60s | 60 | |
| 70+ | 35 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 72 | |
| Female | 293 |
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