Four Issues Connected to Astigmatism
Common complications of uncorrected astigmatism can contribute to bothersome eye conditions. These consist of: (10)
Adaptive convergent convergence
Generally, accommodative convergent squint develops after 2 to 3 years of extensive accommodation.
Amblyopia is also known as “lazy eye.”
Only one eye is affected by amblyopia, a form of impaired vision. The condition known as lazy eye occurs when the brain and eye do not work together effectively, preventing the brain from perceiving what the eye sees. Several forms of amblyopia can result from untreated astigmatism, including anisotropic amblyopia, strabismus amblyopia, and ametropic amblyopia. Commonly observed in children with uncorrected unilateral astigmatism.
Lid illnesses
Repetitive rubbing of the astigmatic eyes may cause lid diseases such as chalazion, blepharitis, and styles.
Primary strabismus glaucoma
Small, spherical eyes are indicative of astigmatism. The lens becomes larger with age. Consequently, the already tiny eye is more susceptible to developing narrow-angle glaucoma. This is a potentially life-threatening eye surgical emergency requiring immediate medical attention. If neglected or untreated, it can result in irreversible vision loss. Therefore, surgical intervention is sometimes required for vision loss.
