{"id":10139,"date":"2025-06-25T06:59:33","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T06:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oftalmedic.rwdesarrollos.es\/astigmatismo-2\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T08:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T08:08:44","slug":"astigmatismo-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oftalmedic.es\/en\/cirugia-refractiva\/astigmatismo-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Refractive astigmatism"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”specialty_title” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n
Refractive surgery<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”submenu_especialidades” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][page_submenu alignment=”left” sticky=”true” bg_color=”#c9d6e8″][page_link link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/” title=”What is it?” id=”1760688446426-1″ tab_id=”1760688446427-3″] [\/page_link][page_link link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/miopia” title=”Myopia” id=”1760688446449-0″ tab_id=”1760688446450-6″] [\/page_link][page_link title=”Farsightedness” id=”1760688446455-2″ link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/hipermetropia” tab_id=”1760688446456-5″][\/page_link][page_link title=”Astigmatism” id=”1760688446470-6″ link_url=”#” tab_id=”1760688446470-9″][\/page_link][page_link title=”Laser Surgery” id=”1760688446483-10″ link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/cirugia-laser\/” tab_id=”1760688446483-8″][\/page_link][page_link title=”Intraocular lenses” id=”1760688446488-1″ link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/lentes-intraoculares” tab_id=”1760688446489-6″][\/page_link][page_link link_new_tab=”true” title=”Prices” id=”1760688466144-3″ tab_id=”1760688466144-1″ link_url=”https:\/\/oftalmedic.es\/precio-cirugia-refractiva\/”][\/page_link][page_link title=”FAQ” id=”1760688446495-3″ tab_id=”1760688446495-10″ link_url=”\/cirugia-refractiva\/faq-cirugia-refractiva”][\/page_link][\/page_submenu][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”80″ bottom_padding=”80″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#d0d9e8″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”100″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”curve_opacity”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”6\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”blue”]\n

What is astigmatism?<\/h1>\n

Astigmatism<\/strong> is a refractive error that causes blurred and distorted vision, both near and far vision, and that manifests itself when images are focused on several points on the retina. In contrast, in emmetropic (non-prescription) eyes, images focus on a single point on the retina. <\/p>\n

People who suffer from astigmatism are characterized by alterations in their corneal curvature<\/strong>, that is, their cornea has an irregular curvature<\/strong>, instead of being symmetrical.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][toggles style=”minimal_small”][toggle color=”Accent-Color” heading_tag=”default” heading_tag_functionality=”default” title=”Read more”][vc_column_text]This visual anomaly does not always occur in isolation, as it is often associated with myopia or hyperopia.<\/p>\n

Like nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism can be genetically determined. It may also occur after trauma, injury, or illness, or as a consequence of eye surgery. <\/p>\n

Astigmatism is the third most common visual problem among Spaniards (behind myopia and presbyopia or eyestrain), since more than a quarter of the population suffers from it.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][\/toggles][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”3\/12″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

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ASTIGMATISM<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”1487″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#d0d9e8″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”30″ bottom_padding=”100″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”cirugia-patologias” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” enable_shape_divider=”true” shape_divider_color=”#ffffff” shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_divider_height=”100″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”speech”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]\n

Symptoms of astigmatism<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60″][vc_column_text]The main symptom of astigmatism is blurred and distorted vision of near and distant objects<\/strong>, as well as difficulty perceiving small details<\/strong> at all distances.<\/p>\n

When astigmatism is associated with hyperopia, it is common for the patient to present symptoms such as visual fatigue<\/strong>, redness<\/strong>, itching and stinging<\/strong> of the eyes, dizziness or occasional headache<\/strong>, due to the overexertion made by the eye to focus on images.<\/p>\n

The symptoms that the patient may perceive are different depending on their age, type of astigmatism or prescription. However, in mild cases it is possible to miss any signs of astigmatism.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″ text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”formulario-esp” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_color=”#f7f7f7″ shape_divider_position=”top” shape_divider_height=”100″ bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”fan”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”blue”]\n

Astigmatism in children<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]It is advisable to pay special attention to their visual quality, since uncorrected astigmatism could cause a lazy eye problem (amblyopia).<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Therefore, it is advisable to carry out a complete ophthalmological check-up from the age of 3-4 to detect or rule out any visual alteration that is still latent. If there are any previous symptoms, it is recommended to have this check-up before this age.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”792″ background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”5312″ image_size=”full” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”Fade In” animation_easing=”default” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#1c2940″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”60″ bottom_padding=”60″ text_color=”light” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”sec_8_home” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” el_class=”form-light” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text el_class=”white”]\n

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