Astigmatism

Understanding and treating astigmatism can be an important part of taking care of your eye health and we at Fountain Valley Optometry want to help you do that. If you're in the Fountain Valley, CA, area and looking for an eye doctor near you, we're here to help you get the information and support you need to see more clearly.

Astigmatism Treatment Can Mean Better Vision

Because astigmatism is characterized by an irregularity in your cornea, you may have trouble wearing standard soft contact lenses. However, there are options for astigmatism treatment that make it easier for you to see better and experience more of what life has to offer. Glasses and certain styles of contact lenses help correct for astigmatism but you may also want to look into ortho-K.

Orthokeratology Is a Common Option

Orthokeratology, or ortho-K, is provided by an optometrist near you on our team. It's a style of rigid contact lens that's worn at night while you sleep. Because it's firmer and more contoured than a soft lens, it puts gentle pressure on the cornea to reshape it. When you take the lenses out in the morning, your corneas retain their new shape during the day. This benefit doesn’t last forever, so you’ll need to continue to wear the lenses.

What Ortho-K Offers

Ortho-K is popular because it offers patients with astigmatism the opportunity to see more clearly during the day without eyeglasses or contact lenses. If you have a job or hobby where vision correction needs are inconvenient, and you're looking for ways to address your astigmatism, this could be the perfect choice for you. Working with an optometrist near you can help you learn about all the benefits of ortho-K, along with any risks you'll need to be aware of.

Get Astigmatism Treatment and Orthokeratology from an Optometrist Near You

Get in touch with us at Fountain Valley Optometry today if you're in the Fountain Valley, CA, area and looking for options to help treat astigmatism. We're committed to providing you and all our patients with the right treatment choices and information, so you can make the best decisions for your needs. With treatment for astigmatism, we can help you see clearly again. Call us at (714) 210-2393 for eye care from an eye doctor near you.