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Astigmatism Diagnosis & Treatment

Don't let blurred vision hold you back. Whether you're driving at night or working at a computer, our expert team provides the compassionate care and advanced technology required to correct astigmatism and bring your world back into perfect focus.

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Astigmatism Diagnosis & Treatment

What is Astigmatism?

Most people believe the eye should be perfectly round like a basketball. In reality, almost no one has a perfectly spherical eye. Astigmatism occurs when the front surface of the eye (the cornea) or the lens inside is shaped more like a football.

This irregular curvature means that light entering your eye doesn’t focus on a single point on the retina. Instead, light is stretched or distorted, making objects at all distances appear blurry, tilted, or "streaky."

Common Symptoms

Undetected astigmatism often leads to more than just blurry words on a page. Many patients come to us complaining of:

Night Driving Difficulty: Seeing "starbursts" or long streaks around headlights and streetlamps.

Visual Fatigue: Headaches or "heavy" eyes after using a computer or reading.

Squinting: A constant, subconscious effort to bring images into focus.

Double Vision: Seeing a faint "ghost image" or shadow behind text and objects.

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Precision Diagnosis in Sherwood Park

Astigmatism often overlaps with nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). Because the eye’s shape can change over time, a standard vision screening isn't enough.

At Aspen Eye Care, our comprehensive exams include:

Corneal Topography: We create a 3D map of your eye’s surface to measure every curve and "hill" with microscopic detail.

Visual Refraction: Pinpointing the exact angles (axes) where your vision needs correction.

Lens Health Check: Ensuring the internal lens of your eye is contributing to a clear, undistorted image.

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Custom Treatment Solutions

Modern technology means you no longer have to settle for "good enough" vision. We provide several pathways to crisp, stable clarity:

1. Precision-Fit Toric Contact Lenses

Unlike standard contacts, Toric lenses are weighted and designed to stay in a specific orientation on your eye. This ensures the correction is always aligned with your unique astigmatism axis.

2. High-Definition Eyeglass Lenses

We use digital lens surfacing to create glasses that provide edge-to-edge clarity, eliminating the "peripheral distortion" that can sometimes occur with older lens technologies.

3. Surgical Co-Management

For those looking for a more permanent solution, procedures like LASIK or PRK can reshape the cornea to a more spherical form. We provide the essential pre-surgical mapping and post-operative care to ensure your results are perfect.

Experience Life in High Definition

If you find yourself squinting at the TV or feeling drained after a day at the office, it may be time for a specialized astigmatism assessment.

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What others are saying about Aspen Eye Care

"An exceptional level of care"

"Dr. Bandali is not only a fantastic optometrist, but also a very kind, warm and friendly person. Dr. Bandali genuinely cares about his patients and provides an exceptional level of care. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone I know. Aspen Eye Care is also a beautiful space and the staff are warm and friendly."

- Sophie Pitman

"Can't recommend this clinic enough"

"By far the best Eye Clinic around. Professional, clean & most importantly, helpful. I’ve been to many different Eye Clinics in Edmonton and Aleem Bandali at Aspen Eye Care has gone so far over and beyond for me. I’m very grateful and can’t recommend this clinic enough. 5/5!"

- Shawn