Astigmatism Explained - What You Need to Know!

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[spitzer]

This is the best I've seen at showing examples of what Astigmatism looks like in the real world. The ghosting of letters (especially on a digital screen) is spot on!

[shirleyharold]

Thank you Dr. Allen. I have astigmatism and had the cataract astigmatism correction, but still needed glasses. Now I understand the reason for still needing those glasses. Everyone I know, had their cataract surgery and don’t need glasses so I was very upset to find out I need glasses. I watch all of your videos and they’ve been very helpful

[beckireid]

Wow I can see cleary no what others have been trying to explain to me, but never making this much sense as you have! Thank you!

[kburnicci]

I was told I had astigmatism when I was 8 years old but I had 20/20 vision until I was in my mid 30’s. I got glasses when I was 37 and it was mind blowing. I could see blades of grass and single leaves on a tree. I thought I could see until I put those glasses on.

[jeanadamsick]

YES, HELLO DOC.!!!! GOOD TO SEE & HEAR FROM YOU ARE A BLESSING, THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK & DEADICATION, ON YOUR MISSION Do take care. Fl.

[AznDudeIsOn]

The powerpoint presentation was really good

29:43 peripheral defocus... that's the reduced lens method that endmyopia advocates for

48:30 Would be interested in your take on TBI vision rehabilitation

[jewelleryaddict]

Your chart is correct how we see. Have only in left eye. So I looked at both charts and closed my good eye and then both charts looked exactually the same as the chart you showed with astigmatism! So you are correct.

[danyawakeup]

Lots of good information! Thank you for making this video! 👍

[MẮTKÍNHTlTAN]

I can learn more here! Thank for sharing all about astigmatism!

[mysticstar]

I was just diagnosed with astigmatism going to try on glasses tomorrow. Can't wait to see if there really is a change. Can't see at night when i drive. Never had a problem until i entered my 30s. Almost 40 now. Thank you for the info!

[BellyLaugher]

I was informed I had Astigmatism 30+yrs ago by my eye MD, but not what kind; thinking it was probably the, "With the Rule" type, but will ask at next eye exam (changed MD dt relocation). This was so much more helpful than all the other material I'd read or even been told (ie, your eye is egg-shaped instead of round/youreye is too big🙄)➡thanks very much for this espec since I can imagine it took lots of time & energy to put it together!!

[Jasmine-pifq]

I have an astigmatism and very poor eyesight in general. Lights, especially driving, are such a pain! The starburst effect is

[jannelleybarra]

Thank you for your efforts in sharing this information. I have had bilateral astigmatism with keratoconus for most of my life and have tried glasses, soft lenses, combo lenses, and RGP lenses none being fully successful in correcting my vision. I have been told by my doctors that I am not a candidate for lasik that is available in the states and I will need a cornea transplant eventually. This video's examples were pretty accurate of my vision and have helped me to understand what is going on and also what types of treatment to look into that I was not aware of, THANK YOU!

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[lebogangthomas]

Amazing and unique and very educational one

[AudioTruyenLangQue]

I love how all of these medical mysteries have something to do with food! Thank you so much for sharing these with us <3

[roberthill]

This was very, very informative. I have a background in optics, so I was very interested in the subject after being recently made aware of my severe astigmatism. I thought everyone saw those weird streaks and comas on lights and the blurring of trees. Knowing more about the physical and physiological details has helped me a lot.

[vidyadhara]

Thanks for your explanation.
Today I saw eye doctor
one week post surgery for cataract surgery with
mono ocular lens put in.
Dr said I need astigmatism correction with lens at next visit
a month later.
Your explanation helps me to understand
astigmatism.
Thanks.

[kgolem]

Hello! Here for replay. Diagnosed 50 yrs ago w/left eye astigmatism. Now also right eye

[jjsumbot]

Thank you for sharing your I learned so much! So helpful and interesting!!!