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How Is Astigmatism Measured?

A woman sits behind a phoropter at the optometrist's office. A phoropter is a tool used to determine refractive errors

Your eye health and vision should be your eye doctor’s primary concern. Fortunately, diagnostic equipment allows the optometrist to check for anything that could affect your vision, including refractive errors like astigmatism. To check for astigmatism, your eye doctor typically uses a measurement tool called a phoropter to determine the shape and severity of the […]

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Does Astigmatism Affect Depth Perception?

A young woman holding a pair of glasses in front of her, struggling to see

A regular eye exam schedule can do wonders for your overall eye health. Your optometrist can stay up-to-date with developing visual issues like astigmatism and provide treatment options that can help you manage the condition. Astigmatism is an irregularly shaped cornea or lens that prevents light from focusing properly on the retina. This irregularity causes […]

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