In the early days of LASIK, patients with astigmatism were often not
deemed good candidates for the procedure. Today, advances in LASIK technology allow
many astigmatism patients to achieve better vision through this vision
correction procedure.
What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a very common refractive error caused by an
irregular shape of the cornea (the clear front of the eye) or by the curvature
of the lens in the eye. Astigmatism eyes will not be the typical round shape,
but rather football-shaped, which causes multiple focus points to occur on the
front and/or back of the retina. This causes blurry or distorted vision for
both near and far objects. Astigmatism can also be found in patients who are
nearsighted or farsighted.
Not all astigmatism patients are good candidates for LASIK.
The only way to know for sure is by having a full eye exam in Charleston with an ophthalmologist to have your eye
anatomy analyzed. Conditions like corneal thickness, corneal topography and
your medical history will be reviewed. At Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery, Dr. O'Day will only approve patients for advanced LASIK in Charleston if he feels the conditions are perfect for a good outcome. No doctor can guarantee 20/20 vision after
LASIK, but by only treating patients who are good candidates the odds are
improved.
If you have astigmatism and must wear glasses or contacts to
improve your vision, contact Charleston Cornea & Refractive Surgery to schedule a free LASIK Consultation in Charleston. There is no obligation to proceed with the
procedure, and it will provide insight into your own eye health and help you
fully understand your vision improvement options.
Call 843-856-5275 to speak to the practice directly or visit charlestoncornea.com to schedule an appointment online any time
day or night.
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