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Astigmatism is a common eye condition that's usually corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Astigmatism is caused by an eye that is not completely round and occurs in nearly everybody to some degree.For vision problems due to astigmatism, glasses, contact lenses, and even vision correction procedures are all possible treatment options.A person's eye is naturally shaped like a sphere.Under normal circumstances, when light enters the eye, it refracts, or bends evenly, creating a clear view of the object. Refractive surgery. 2  Another method for correcting astigmatism is changing the shape of the cornea through refractive or laser eye surgery. 3  While there is more than one type of refractive surgery, specific treatments are recommended on an individual basis.
Submit. Â· just now. Report Abuse. Astigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has an irregular curvature. Astigmatism is one of a group of eye conditions known as refractive errors. Refractive errors cause a disturbance in the way that light rays are focused within the eye.stigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has an irregular curvature. Astigmatism is one of a group of eye conditions known as refractive errors.