What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a condition of the eyes where the the clear tissue covering the front of the eye (cornea) is abnormally curved, causing vision to be out of focus. Glasses, contacts, or surgery can help to correct the vision problem.
Who has Astigmatism at PatientsLikeMe?
- 151 patients have this condition
- 2 New patients joined this month
- 9 say Astigmatism is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 79% | Females |
|---|---|
| 21% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 53 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 8 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 4 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 3 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 0 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 102 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 6 |
These charts show data from Astigmatism patients who have completed their condition history