Astigmatism

Astigmatism is a very common condition. in fact, most people have it to some degree. Although some people see just fine with a slight amount of astigmatism, if it is more significant, you will experience blurry or distorted vision at a variety of distances. Many people are surprised to learn that LASIK is an excellent option for astigmatism correction. At our Envision Lasik Centre, West Marredpally, Secunderabad, we see women and men from all over the area and the country for refractive procedures such as LASIK.

Eye surgery patients come to Envision Lasik Centre for superior care from our team of renowned corneal specialists. If you would like to explore your options for laser vision correction  schedule an appointment.

What Is Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a refractive error, like nearsightedness and farsightedness, meaning that the eye doesn’t focus light the way it should for clear vision. Light enters the eye through the clear window at the front, called the cornea. In cases of clear vision, the cornea and the lens bend (refract) the light to focus it on a single point on the retina at the back of the eyeball. In cases of astigmatism, the light does not focus onto a single point, causing images to appear blurred or stretched. Astigmatism commonly occurs with nearsightedness or farsightedness.

What Causes Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly curved cornea, which is usually present from birth, and may improve or worsen with age. In a normal eye, the curvature of the cornea is even, like a sphere. In people with astigmatism, the cornea is curved more like a football, with areas that are steeper and others that are more rounded.

Symptoms of Astigmatism

You may have mild astigmatism and be unaware of it. This is especially true in children, who may not be aware that their vision is distorted. Symptoms of astigmatism may include:

• Eye strain
• Headaches
• Distorted or blurred vision at different distances

How We Treat Astigmatism

Some people with astigmatism may find that glasses or contact lenses provide the vision correction they need. Others may undergo reshaping of the cornea through the use of specially designed rigid contact lenses. We offer a more permanent astigmatism treatment solution through LASIK surgery. The LASIK procedure will permanently reshape the cornea for long-term vision correction.

Envision Lasik Centre for LASIK

LASIK, PRK, and other refractive surgeries often produce results that are better than 20/20, and liberate patients from the discomfort, expense, and hassle of corrective lenses.

At Envision Lasik Centre our surgeons travel the world to teach their techniques to their peers, and our reputation draws patients from across the country.