Have you ever been watching TV or reading a book and all of a sudden had blurry vision in one eye? Maybe you closed one eye and the picture looked fuzzy or the words on the page became harder to read.

Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped more like an oval than a sphere, which distorts the light that enters causing blurry vision. Astigmatism is fairly common, affecting about one in three ...

It’s possible to have presbyopia and astigmatism at the same time. Treatments such as prescription contacts or glasses and eye surgery can help correct both conditions. Astigmatism and presbyopia are ...

When it comes to eye problems, blurry vision is the most common visual symptom. There are many potential causes of blurry vision—some are harmless, but others can indicate a serious issue. Blurry ...

Blurry vision is often a sign of common minor issues such as eyestrain, dry eyes, or pink eye. Consult a healthcare provider if you have sudden blurriness without a known cause, such as an illness or ...

This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece is part of a series dedicated to the eye and improvements in restoring vision. In 1999, I defined ...

Your vision getting blurry can be scary especially if you don’t know why it is happening. However, this is one of the most common eye problems and usually, it shouldn’t be a major cause of concern. It ...

Dear Doctor K: I wear corrective glasses for astigmatism, but I don't really understand what astigmatism is. Dear Reader: Astigmatism means that the cornea of the eye has an irregular shape. The ...