Can Astigmatism Cause Double Vision?

The most common symptom of astigmatism is blurred or double vision. If you are only slightly affected, you may not notice anything wrong. More significant astigmatism may cause noticeable distortions of your vision.

Can uncorrected astigmatism cause double vision?

An uncorrected refractive error is the second possible cause of double vision. An object being viewed is split into two images by a defect in the eye's optical system. Cataracts may cause such a defect, as can uncorrected astigmatism and keratoconus.

Can astigmatism cause vertical double vision?

Astigmatism – Uncorrected astigmatism is another common cause of diplopia. It is the primary cause of double vision in one eye. Correcting the astigmatism with eyeglasses, contact lenses or LASIK (or other refractive surgery) usually eliminates diplopia from astigmatism immediately.