If you are tired of wearing contact lenses or glasses, LASIK surgery may be appealing to you. It’s likely that at least one of your friends, co-workers, or family members have raved about this popular procedure that can help you to see clearly the moment you open your eyes. There’s only one problem. You have astigmatism. Will get in the way of a LASIK procedure for you?
Can You Have LASIK with Astigmatism?
You have heard your eye doctor tell you that you have astigmatism. It is the reason you need corrective lenses. It’s caused by an irregularity in the shape of your cornea or your lens, giving your eye a curve that distorts your vision. Fortunately, LASIK surgery may be able to correct your astigmatism so it isn’t a problem any longer. Before LASIK surgery, your cornea may look like a football or an egg. Once you have LASIK surgery, your surgeon will make it more rounded.
LASIK Could be the Best Thing that’s Ever Happened to You
When you put on a pair of glasses or insert contact lenses on to the surface of your eyes, you are correcting your vision. However, you are not correcting the underlying problem. When a LASIK surgeon addresses your astigmatism, it will be a permanent solution for the underlying condition that has affected your vision for most if not all of your life.
Imagine Waking Up to Clear Vision
In the past, you had to have your glasses at the side of the bed if you wanted to see clearly. You may have chosen contacts over glasses because you don’t like how you look with glasses, not to mention the frames get in your way. With LASIK surgery, you won’t have to invest in year after year of glasses or contacts. You will be able to get out of bed with clear vision that is with you all day long. You will not have to worry about losing your glasses in the pool. You will not have fogged glasses in the cold or wish you had windshield wipers in the rain. If you like contact sports, broken glasses or lost contacts will be a thing of the past. LASIK surgery can improve your quality of life and make you feel better about your appearance.
Turn to a LASIK Specialist to Learn More About How LASIK Can Treat Your Astigmatism
Schedule your consultation today with a LASIK surgeon at Campus Eye Group. An extensive team of eye specialists are available to assist you. Begin with an evaluation of your eyes to determine if you are a good candidate for LASIK surgery. If your surgeon approves the procedure for you, you can take the next step toward clear vision. The procedure is quick and your recovery process will be short. To learn more about a LASIK procedure, please call our team of professionals today at 609-587-2020.
