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==How do I know if I have astigmatism?== | ==How do I know if I have astigmatism?== | ||
If you have a [[prescription]] from an [[optometrist]], look for [[Cylinder]] or CYL. The Cylinder value is your astigmatism. The [[axis]] value is the plane in which the astigmatism is present. | If you have a [[prescription]] from an [[optometrist]], look for [[Cylinder]] or CYL. The Cylinder value is your astigmatism. The [[axis]] value is the plane in which the astigmatism is present. | ||
==Less than 1 diopter of CYL== | |||
In the majority of cases, you can ditch astigmatism correction entirely if it's under one diopter. | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAqxMPZT8HU|||||start=126}} | |||
==More than 1 diopter of CYL== | |||
===What do I do for close-up?=== | |||
Blog post: [https://endmyopia.org/pro-topic-addressing-1-diopter-astigmatism-for-close-up/Pro Topic: Addressing > 1 Diopter Astigmatism For Close-Up] | |||
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What is astigmatism?
Astigmatism is myopia in a specific axis of the eye, as opposed to myopia for the whole of the eye.
Is astigmatism genetic?
In 99% of cases, no - astigmatism is induced. Actual genetic astigmatism is incredibly rare.
Can you reverse astigmatism?
Yes. Many participants have been able to reduce their astigmatism correction.
How do I know if I have astigmatism?
If you have a prescription from an optometrist, look for Cylinder or CYL. The Cylinder value is your astigmatism. The axis value is the plane in which the astigmatism is present.
Less than 1 diopter of CYL
In the majority of cases, you can ditch astigmatism correction entirely if it's under one diopter.
More than 1 diopter of CYL
What do I do for close-up?
Blog post: Topic: Addressing > 1 Diopter Astigmatism For Close-Up