Astigmatism which is a refractive error can be permanently cured with the help of LASIK operation.

An ophthalmologist can diagnose and suggest a treatment plan after reading all the symptoms and thoroughly examining you eyes.

Homecare measures include wearing eyeglasses, contacts are worn throughout the day. Some eye exercises like closing eyes and breathing while concentrating on your eyes and slowly starting to move eyeballs from side to side which has to be done several times a day. Also, a diet rich in green leafy vegetables and fruits must be included.

Yes, LASIK will almost immediately help improve vision thus avoiding eyeglasses and contact lenses.

Yes, corrective lenses are prescribed either in the form of eyeglasses or contact lenses. There is a special type of soft contact lenses called toric are advised by the doctors. These are quite successful in treating astigmatism.