astigmatism getting worse

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i had clear vision over my life but at 19 my vision started to worsen over time at 20 i checked my eyes and it was 1.5d in booth eyes astigmatism that means it worsen from 0 to 1.5 and now after one year its 2.0d o heared that astigmatism doesnt change much during lifetime

so why is my astigmatism getting worse this much

iam using computer too much

may he this reason? all the people i know with astigmatism doesnt change

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    Using a computer "too much" would not necessarily change your prescription or cause astigmatism to worsen. However, getting older can. I'm assuming you've seen an optician for a thorough exam and s/he has told you that your eyes are healthy otherwise? Try not to worry then. My only advice (and note I'm not a medical professional) is to make sure when you're using the computer that you take a break and be conscious about blinking to keep your eyes hydrated.

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    Mjcg is right, using the computer or the amount will not cause or change astigmatism. It is more likely that you have always had the astigmatism as it is typically there by age 3. When you are younger many times if the prescription is a small prescription they dont always write one as they know many kids do not want to wear glasses. Also they may have compensated for the astigmatism Rx by changing the sphere.

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