Astigmatism
correction is not only very common but is also a very
effective treatment for astigmatism. Depending on the type and
severity of astigmatism, laser eye surgery can often be treated.
Laser vision correction is able to reshape the cornea to correct the
refractive error but also can reshape the cornea for astigmatism
correction.
Laser eye surgery is a proven, convenient treatment for those with
astigmatism.
Astigmatism
caused by either an irregular shaped cornea (the clear front cover of
the eye), or occasionally by the curvature of the interior lens in
the eye. This refractive error prevents light from properly focusing
on the back of the retina. This results in vision becoming blurry at
any distance, both near and far.
Laser
vision correction has been proven as an effective treatment for those
with mild to moderate astigmatism. Laser Vision Correction is a great
alternative to active lifestyles or professions that find glasses or
contacts an inconvenience, whether they have an astigmatism or not.
With
today’s modern technology, many patients with astigmatism receive a
positive outcome from laser eye surgery. laser eye surgery is a
possible treatment option for those with different types of
astigmatism. Laser eye surgery changes the shape of the cornea by
either flattening or steepening the cornea.
Before
undergoing laser vision correction all patients must be evaluated and
not all will result in being a good candidates for laser eye surgery.
There may be some with astigmatism that will result in no being a
candidate for laser eye surgery.
Your
ophthalmologist or optometrist are able to identify if you have an
astigmatism during routine eye exams. Astigmatism, like other
refractive errors, can be corrected by glasses and contacts as well.
