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Visual acuity test

Glasses or hard contact lenses will correct astigmatism. Soft contact lenses do not work as well.

Vision is usually normal with the correct glasses or contact lenses.

• There are complications associated with contact lenses (including the risk of corneal abrasion), which may develop if contact lenses are used.
• Unequal astigmatism may cause amblyopia.

Call for an appointment with the health care provider or ophthalmologist if vision problems worsen, or do not improve with glasses or contact lenses.

Review Date: 08/08/2006
Reviewed By: Paul B. Griggs, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.