Laser Eye Surgery Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a fairly common structural disorder of the eye. It occurs when the outer lens, the cornea, changes from its natural spherical shape to be more elliptical, like the shape of a rugby ball. This causes light entering the eye to be refracted unevenly and split into two points of focus - instead of a single clear image on the retina at the back of the eye.
 
If you suffer from astigmatism, and do not have laser eye surgery astigmatism treatments, you will have difficulty seeing objects both close-up and far away, and if left unresolved it can cause squinting and headaches. Wearing spectacles or contact lenses can mask the problem, enabling both eyes to focus correctly. However they don't actually cure the astigmatism, and in some cases can actually make it worse.

Laser Eye Surgery Astigmatism

 
Special contact lenses worn overnight can temporarily fix astigmatism, or for a permanent result there are various surgical options, including laser eye surgery. Although slightly more complex than treating myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness), laser eye surgery is still highly effective for cases of astigmatism.

LASIK is the most popular form of laser eye surgery because it can correct a wide range of vision disorders, and has the shortest and most comfortable period of recovery. The procedure takes less than 30 minutes, and you can return home almost immediately after surgery (there is no need for a hospital stay).

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