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How to recover from astigmatism

Nov 19, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Determine the degree and axis of astigmatism through professional refraction, then prescribe appropriate cylindrical lenses. These glasses can accurately correct refractive errors caused by corneal irregularities, ensuring clear retinal imaging and alleviating symptoms such as blurred vision and double vision. For individuals unsuitable for wearing eyeglasses, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses or toric soft contact lenses designed specifically for astigmatism are alternative options.

To improve visual conditions and control the progression of astigmatism, common approaches include wearing corrective glasses, fitting contact lenses, undergoing visual function training, maintaining good eye-use habits, and regular check-ups to adjust treatment plans. Specific details are as follows:

1. Wearing corrective glasses: After a professional eye examination to determine the degree and axis of astigmatism, appropriate cylindrical lenses can be prescribed. These glasses precisely correct refractive errors caused by irregular corneal shape, resulting in clear retinal imaging and alleviating symptoms such as blurred vision and double images. This is a fundamental and safe correction method.

2. Fitting contact lenses: For individuals unsuitable for eyeglasses, rigid gas-permeable contact lenses or toric soft contact lenses designed specifically for astigmatism may be chosen. These lenses adhere directly to the corneal surface, better conforming to the corneal shape, providing more stable correction and reducing visual distortion associated with glasses.

3. Visual function training: Targeted exercises can enhance binocular coordination and visual accommodation, such as alternate fixation training and focusing exercises. Such training improves coordination of eye muscles, reduces eye strain caused by astigmatism, and is especially beneficial for patients with astigmatism combined with visual function abnormalities, helping to improve overall visual quality.

4. Maintaining good eye-use habits: Avoid prolonged near-work; take a 5–10 minute break every 30 minutes to look into the distance. Maintain proper reading and writing posture with an appropriate distance between the eyes and the object being viewed. Avoid using eyes in dimly lit or moving environments to reduce accommodative stress and prevent further progression of astigmatism.

5. Regular check-ups and plan adjustments: Have an eye examination every six months to one year to monitor changes in astigmatism degree and axis. If significant changes occur, promptly adjust the parameters of corrective glasses or contact lenses to ensure optimal correction matching current vision status and prevent worsening eye discomfort due to inadequate correction.

If sudden vision loss, worsening double vision, or frequent eye fatigue occurs, seek medical attention promptly. Avoid rubbing the eyes in daily life to prevent further changes in corneal shape. Children with astigmatism should receive early intervention to prevent impaired visual development and complications such as amblyopia.

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