Astigmatism

Astigmatism can be overcome with glasses or contacts. It can be cured by refractive surgery. The difference there isn’t just semantics.

Almost every patient I meet with astigmatism knows their eye is “shaped like a football” but they don’t know what that means.

Astigmatism is an eye condition that causes blurry vision. Treatment options exist for astigmatism, like contact lenses, glasses, or corrective surgery.

Let’s take a look at what astigmatism is, how LASIK corrects it permanently, and what you can expect after the procedure.