Transcript astigmatism

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Astigmatism is a type of refractive error
wherein the refraction varies in the
different meridian.
Astigmatism is a defect in which light
entering the eye is unable to be brought to
a single focus on retina resulting in blurred
vision at all distances.
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It simply means that there is a variation
and disturbance in the shape of the
cornea or lens. It is usually due to an –
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*Irregularly shaped cornea
* Scarring of the cornea
*Abnormities in the crystalline lens
**Some eyes conditions are seen along with
astigmatism as
 Nystagmus
 Cataract
 Ptosis
 Retinitis pigmentosa
 Albinism
 Inflammation
 degeneration
Symptoms:-
Eye strain
 discomfort
 headache
 dry eye
 sensitivity to light
 Blurred vision
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Classification of astigmatism
Pathological
Physiology
regular
Irregular
compound
simple
myopic
myopic
mixed
hypermetropic
Hypermetropic
With the rule
With the rule
With the rule
With the rule
Against the rule
With the rule
Against the rule
Against the rule
Against the rule
Against the rule
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Type of astigmatism :there are two type of astigmatism:-
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Regular astigmatism
Irregular astigmatism
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Regular astigmatism
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The astigmatism is regular when the
refractive power changes uniformly from
one meridian to another
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A etiology :Corneal astigmatism
Lenticular astigmatism
Retinal astigmatism
corneal astigmatism
it is the result of abnormality of
curvature of cornea
 It is usually congenital
 acquired corneal astigmatism is often
irregular
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Causes
Congenital curvature astigmatism
 Keratoconous
 Trauma to the cornea or lens
 After cataract operation
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Lenticular astigmatism
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Mainly due to
*congenital abnormality of lens
*refractive index of lens
*congenital or traumatic subluxation of the
lens
Retinal astigmatism
*Due to oblique placement of macula
* It can be corrected by visual aid
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type of regular astigmatism
It is subdivided into four type ;–
 With-the-rule
astigmatism
 Against-the-rule astigmatism
 Oblique astigmatism
 bi-oblique astigmatism
With-the-rule astigmatism:
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Refractive power of the vertical meridian
is greatest
.The vertical meridian is steepest than
horizontal meridian.
Eyes see vertical lines more sharply
than horizontal lines.
Requires concave cylinders at 180+ /-20
Or convex cylinders at 90+/-20 degrees
Against-the-rule astigmatism:
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the refractive power of horizontal meridian is
greatest than vertical meridian.
Horizontal meridian is steepest than vertical
meridian.
Eyes see horizontal lines more sharply than
vertical lines.
Requires concave cylinders at 90 +/-20degrees
Or convex cylinders at 180+/-20 degrees.
Oblique astigmatism:
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In which the two principle meridians lies
somewhere between the axis defining
either with-the-rule or against-the-rule
astigmatism.
Complementary (45 in one meridian,135
in other meridian)
Bi –oblique astigmatism
Principle meridian are not at right angle
 One at 30 , other at 100
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optics of regular astigmatism
Light entering the eye cannot converge to
a point focus but form focal lines
 Configuration of rays refracted from the
astigmatic surface –( sturms conoid) .
 Lens with cylinder produces an astigmatic
focus .this astigmatic focus contains
vertical line ,corresponding to the focus of
the horizontal principal meridian .and
horizontal focal line corresponding to the
focus of the vertical principal meridian .
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The region between these two lines is
known as the conoid of sturm .
 At the dioptric mid –point between these
two focal line , the astigmatic focus forms
a circular patch known as circle of least
confusion
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a. Simple hypermetropia astigmatism
When refracted rays from one meridian
takes focus on the retina and refracted
rays from other meridian takes focus
behind the retina.
b)Simple myopic astigmatism
When refracted rays from one meridian
takes focus on the retina and refracted
rays from other meridian takes focus in
front of retina.
c) Compound hypermetropic
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astigmatism:
In this condition of astigmatism refracted
rays from both meridians take focus behind
the retina.
d) Compound myopic astigmatism:
In this condition of astigmatism refracted
rays from both meridians take focus in
front of retina.
e) Mixed astigmatism: When refracted
rays from one meridian take focus in front
of retina and refracted rays from other
meridian take focus behind the retina.
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b) Irregular astigmatism:
Irregular differences in curvature or
refractive index of the optic components
or misalignment of any optical component
may lead to irregularity.
 It is often the result of trauma,
 pterygium,
 corneal scars,
 and complication of refractive surgery.
 Another not uncommon condition is
conical cornea (keratoconous)
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Diagnostic
Objectively:
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With the help of retinoscopy
 Autorefractometer
 Keratometer
 Corneal topography
Subjectively:
 By Jackson’s cross cylinder
 By astigmatic fan
 By stenopaeic slit
management
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CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT:
Prescription eye wear
 Spherical soft contact lenses
 Spherical RGP contact lenses
 Toric soft contact lenses
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SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
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Conventional LASIK
Astigmatic Keratotomy
Photorefractive Keratectomy
PAI LASIK
LASEK
Orthokeratology
Phakic Intraocular Lens(PIOL)
Physiological astigmatism
Almost all have minor degree of
astigmatism {physiological }
 Diameter of cornea in vertical axis is
11.5mm and in horizontal meridian is
12mm.
 This means horizontal meridian is flatter
than vertical.
 Because diameter is inversely proportional
to curvature.
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Occur as lid press on anterior corneal
surface.
 Make vertical meridian steeper
 Only small astigmatic error
 Usually 0.12D
 NO TREATMENT REQUIRED,
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Ms. Priyanka Singh
Head – Optometry Service
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