LASIK Treatment For Astigmatism
Astigmatism occurs when the lens or cornea has an unusual shape. This may be more oval in shape than round. It can cause focusing problems in the retina. Astigmatism can cause objects to be blurry in your sightline because you cannot focus the light properly. Your condition may get worse or better over time. Astigmatism can be detected by the following signs:
- Eye pain
- You must squint in order to see
- Headaches
- A blurry vision is likely to get worse at night
Astigmatism can occur in conjunction with other refractive eye conditions, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is possible to have astigmatism without knowing because of the symptoms and signs. Astigmatism can affect both adults and children.
Treatment
LASIK can be performed by your doctor in less than 30 minutes. The doctor may give you a sedative so that your body remains calm during the procedure. Also, you will be given numbing drops to put into your eyes. This is so that the equipment used to operate and stabilize your eye won’t bother you. The doctor will use certain equipment to prevent you from blinking during the surgery, and to keep your eyes in the correct position.
Your doctor will use a laser to create a flap on the eye. Your doctor can now see the eye behind the cornea. The doctor will then use a second laser in order to change the thickness and curvature of your cornea. Astigmatism is treated with LASIK by reshaping your cornea. Astigmatism is caused by a misshaped refractive. Astigmatism is not present in eyes that have an evenly rounded surface, like a basketball.
Astigmatism is a roundness of the eyes that has a curve. During this process, you may also receive corrections for nearsightedness or farsightedness. The cornea may be flattened or slanted. The initial flap will be removed after the doctor has altered the cornea to the extent that he or she intended. By the time this incision heals, it is no longer necessary.
