ASTIGMATISM EYE

The rays of light are not refracted

equally

Types of Astigmatism
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Simple hyperopic astigmatism

Simple myopic astigmatism
Compound hyperopic astigmatism
Compound myopic astigmatism
Mixed astigmatism

Form of Astigmatism
1. Regular : principal meridians are at the
right angles to each other
2. Irregular: the principal meridians are
not 90 appart
3. Oblique : the principal meridians are
more than 20 from horizontal or
vertical meridians

MANAGEMENT OF ASTIGMATISM
1. Wearing glasses (cylinder lenses)
2. Contact lens
3. Laser surgery