Visit an Ophthalmologist for Astigmatism Correction

When your cornea is not curved normally, this irregular curvature prevents incoming light rays from focusing at the back of your retina.

Usually accompanied by nearsightedness or farsightedness, Astigmatism due to abnormally curved corneas will cause distorted, blurred vision. A highly qualified eye doctor can properly diagnose astigmatism using a keratometer, an instrument that measures cornea curvature.

LASIK for Astigmatism

Laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis, or LASIK  and PRK, restore vision impaired by refractive errors such as Astigmatism, nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia).

LASIK is an in-office procedure for restoring cornea curvature so that light refracts normally, in which your ophthalmologist will create a corneal flap using laser technology to access the cornea's interior and correct refractive errors like astigmatism.

Refractive Lens Exchange for Astigmatism

A refractive lens exchange or lens implant procedure can help restore your vision by replacing your natural eye lens with an artificial lens designed to correct astigmatism, presbyopia, and other refractive errors. RLE is also for people with nearsightedness who may not be good candidates for photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) or LASIK. RLE is usually used when there is a large amount of astigmatism or it is combined with high hyperopia (farsightedness) which cannot be corrected with LASIK.

Photorefractive Keratectomy for Astigmatism

PRK reshapes the cornea by using an excimer laser to remove a paper-thin layer of your cornea, thereby improving the ability of the cornea to focus (refract) incoming light. The primary difference between PRK and LASIK is the creation of a corneal flap. In PRK, no flap is created since the cornea's outer layer is removed for the purpose of reshaping the cornea.

Determining whether PRK or LASIK is the better choice for you requires your ophthalmologist to examine the thickness and health of the cornea.

Find a Highly Qualified LASIK Surgeon Today

If you suffer refractive errors and dislike wearing glasses or contacts, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with an ophthalmologist today to discuss optional eye surgeries.

For more information on a LASIK surgeon near you, please visit our Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ Directory.  

Most surgeons featured at our site are also performing Cataract Surgery and many perform other refractive procedures, like the Kamra Inlay, which can help with reading the fine print (in books or on labels), lens implant procedures, and corneal transplants. You can also visit our Cataract Surgeon Directory to find an experienced cataract surgeon.

All LASIK and cataract surgeons featured at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ are screened to ensure you can find a surgeon who has proven expertise and one with professional accomplishments that have been recognized by their peers. To learn how we screen surgeons, please visit our discussion entitled “How are surgeons screened at Trusted LASIK Surgeons™”?

Whatever your vision needs, Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ is here to help you find the best vision correction experts you can find