Astigmatism is a common eye condition that causes blurred vision. It occurs when the cornea (the clear front part of the eye) or lens (the clear structure inside the eye that helps focus light) is not perfectly round. This can cause light rays to focus at multiple points inside the eye, rather than on a single point, resulting in blurred vision.

There are three main types of astigmatism:

• Corneal astigmatism: This is the most common type of astigmatism and occurs when the cornea is not perfectly round.
• Lenticular astigmatism: This type of astigmatism occurs when the lens is not perfectly round.
• Regular astigmatism: This type of astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens has a smooth, regular curve.
• Irregular astigmatism: This type of astigmatism occurs when the cornea or lens has an irregular curve.

Astigmatism can be treated with a variety of methods, including:

• Eyeglasses or contact lenses: Eyeglasses and contact lenses can correct astigmatism by bending light rays so that they focus correctly on the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye).
• Refractive surgery: Refractive surgery is a surgical procedure that can reshape the cornea so that it can focus light correctly. The two most common types of refractive surgery for astigmatism are LASIK and PRK.
• Corneal implants: Corneal implants are thin plastic rings that can be implanted in the cornea to change its shape and correct astigmatism.

The best treatment for astigmatism will depend on the severity of your condition and your personal preferences. If you have mild astigmatism, you may not need any treatment. However, if your astigmatism is more severe, you may need to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, or have refractive surgery.

Dr. Suraj Munjal

Medical Director - Ophthalmology

Consults at : The Sight Avenue

• Dr. Suraj Munjal Greater Kailash in Delhi is home to renowned ophthalmologists.
• He has 18 years of experience as an ophthalmologist in practice.
• He holds an MBBS and MS in ophthalmology.
• He is presently employed for The Sight Avenue Hospital in Delhi's Greater Kailash.
• Dr. Suraj Munjal is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Spectra Eye group of Hospitals.
• Dr. Munjal has always wanted to provide the best eye care services in India & abroad at a very affordable cost with personalized touch without any compromise on the ethics.
• He has traveled to Middle East countries like Iraq, Dubai, Kurdistan, Bahrain etc. for surgeries on invitation of the local Governments.

• Cataract surgery
• LASIK surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Corneal surgery
• Astigmatism
• Eye muscle surgery
• Oculoplastic surgery
• Eyelid surgery
• Orbital surgery
• Anterior segment surgery
• Vitreoretinal surgery

Dr. Vikas Veerwal

Ophthalmologist

Consults at : Centre For Sight

• Dr Vikas has 8 years of experience in Ophthalmology,
• Dr Vikas excels in advanced cataract surgery techniques (including Femto-Cataract and MICS- Micro-incision cataract surgery), refractive surgeries (including ICL, SMILE, LASIK, PRK) as well as all corneal procedures.
• He has performed more than 300 corneal transplants and has immense experience in all forms of advanced corneal surgeries like DALK, DSAEK and DMEK. Keratoconus and corneal ectasia has been his key areas of interest.

Areas of interest.

• Refractive surgery
• Corneal surgery
• Astigmatism

Dr Sunita Chaurasia

Consultant, Cornea & Anterior Segment, Refractive And Pediatric Cornea Services Medical Director Of The Ramayamma International Eye Bank

Consults at : L V Prasad Eye Institute

• Sunita Chaurasia did her fellowship in cornea and anterior segment at LV Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad (2006-2007) and overseas fellowship in advanced corneal procedures at the renowned Price Vision Group, Indianapolis, USA (2013).
• She had her basic medical training from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai (1996-2002) followed by residency in ophthalmology at King Georges’s Medical University, Lucknow (2003-2006).
• Her clinical areas of specialization are Advanced corneal surgery, Cataract, Refractive surgery, Pediatric corneal surgery, Infective keratitis and Eyebanking.
• Her basic research interests are Corneal endothelium, Fuch’s endothelial dystrophy and other endothelial disorders. In 2014, she received Achievement award at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
• She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, authored several books and presented papers at international and national forums.
• She is a reviewer for several national and international journals.

Areas of interest.

• Advanced corneal surgery,
• Astigmatism
• Cataract, Refractive surgery,
• Pediatric corneal surgery,
• Infective keratitis and Eyebanking.

Dr Anita Sethi

Director - Ophthalmology

Consults at : Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon

• Dr. Anita Sethi is an experienced surgeon, she has chaired numerous sessions and conducted workshops at a national level in the various aspects of Eyelid and Orbital surgery. She is known among the best ophthalmologists in India.
• She is proficient in anterior segment surgery including Phacoemulsification surgery LASIK and also has a keen interest in Orbital and Oculoplastic surgery.
• Dr. Sethi is responsible for establishing the Ophthalmic services at Artemis health institute, Gurgaon & Nova Specialty Hospitals, New Delhi.