Astigmatism is a condition in which your eye gradually becomes misshapen slightly to become more ovular and less round. This irregular shape can skew your vision but don’t worry. We can treat astigmatism in Brookhaven!
There are several methods we use to correct astigmatism and restore your vision.
An eye exam can help you diagnose your astigmatism. Then, we can discuss the best treatment plan for you.
Astigmatism can usually be corrected easily with glasses. Just make sure to get your prescription updated as needed.
Contact lenses are an alternative to glasses that can provide similar vision correction for your astigmatism.
We don’t perform refractive surgery like LASIK at Brookleigh, but we can refer you to a specialist if you’re interested.
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The best place for your eye exams and a great selection of designer frames. This is my fourth year using them and I'll continue to do business with them! Highly recommended! The staff is phenomenal
Arnaldo C.
I had a great experience at Brookleigh Family Eyecare. The ladies up front and Dr. Reynolds were very professional and friendly. My eye exam was very thorough. I would definitely recommend coming here for your eye exam.
Glenda D.
Dr. Jessica Reynolds gave me an exam and explained to me about what the eye test meant exactly. She is great and I highly recommend her! A very pleasant staff!
Mary V.
This is a very pleasant place to go to get your eye exam! The staff was polite and Dr. Doug was so thorough. He told me everything I needed to know about everything! I would recommend Brookleigh Family EyeCare to anyone looking for a place to have their eyes checked!
Patricia S.
I am so happy I found Brookleigh Family Eyecare! They were incredibly helpful, I got everything I needed and I saved money by coming here!
Whitney B.
Great staff! Very friendly! And Dr. Reynolds is the BEST! She takes her time, explaining all incredibly well! I completely trust her with my eye health!
Vicki D.B.
This was my first time at the Brookleigh office. My appointment was quick and seamless. Dr. Reynolds answered any questions or concerns I had. I will be back again for my next eye appointment!
Nani P.
Dr. Reynolds is fabulous! She is knowledgeable and communicates eye health in an easy to understand manner. The office is clean. The Team is professional and easygoing. I think I will stay with her for the next few decades 😉.
L. Reed
Visit us for an eye exam if you’ve noticed your vision worsening!
If you’ve noticed your vision gradually declining, you may have astigmatism. Specifically, you may notice blurred or distorted vision, unexplained eye strain or discomfort, headaches, or a need to squint in order to see clearly.
Note that these symptoms could be signs of many different eye conditions, so you may not necessarily have astigmatism. In Brookhaven, we’ll look comprehensively at your eyes to identify any issues and provide personalized treatment for your unique case.
We can diagnose astigmatism through a routine eye exam. During your vision test, we’ll use several special devices to study your eyes as you read an eye chart. Based on the results from these tests, we can determine if one or both of your eyes have astigmatism.
Astigmatism is generally a hereditary condition that is passed down from one or both of your parents. The condition simply affects how your eye develops over time, so there usually isn’t anything you can do to keep from developing astigmatism.
However, astigmatism can also be caused by your eyelids putting too much pressure on your cornea or as a result of other eye injuries. Eye doctors don’t know everything about the causes of astigmatism or how it develops. Thankfully, we’re able to reliably treat astigmatism in Brookhaven through several different methods.
In an ideal eye, light enters through your cornea and is focused to a single point at the back of your eye. This focus is transferred to your brain and interpreted as sight.
With astigmatism, your cornea is misshapen slightly. This causes the light to be refracted improperly, resulting in multiple focal points at the back of your eye. Your brain can’t correctly interpret these images, resulting in blurry vision.
When we correct astigmatism through eyeglasses or contacts, we design the corrective lens to account for your cornea’s shape and redirect light to the right place in the back of your eye.
Astigmatisms commonly change over the course of your life. This can be caused through the natural vision degradation that occurs with aging as well as from your eye continuing to change shape. If you notice your vision getting worse even with your corrective lenses, it may be time for another exam at Brookleigh. In some instances, your astigmatism can actually decrease and improve your vision slightly, but either way, you will need new glasses or contacts to fix the astigmatism in Brookhaven.
Astigmatism can affect both eyes, but it can also just show up in one eye. Most commonly, we see astigmatism in both eyes, but usually, the amount of astigmatism is different in each eye. With corrective lenses, this is an easy fix since we’ll design each lens specifically for your unique eye.
Astigmatism is a very common eye condition that affects around ⅓ of people in the US. Astigmatism can affect anyone, but it becomes more likely to develop as you age.
Astigmatism is a variable condition that can affect your eyes in many different ways, so every patient’s case is different. In many cases, patients with astigmatism in Brookhaven may find that objects are blurry both up close and at a distance. Sometimes you may only have nearsightedness or farsightedness, however, depending on the specific shape of your cornea.
