Can you get LASIK surgery if you have astigmatism in both eyes?
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Can you get LASIK surgery if you have astigmatism in both eyes?
There’s a common, dated misconception that astigmatism rules out LASIK as an option, but in reality, people with mild to moderate astigmatism can be candidates for the procedure. Of course, you have to be a candidate for LASIK in general in order to be a candidate for LASIK treatment of your astigmatism.
How does LASIK correct for both myopia and astigmatism?
Many people with astigmatism also have myopia or hyperopia. The LASIK correction of astigmatism is accomplished by smoothing out the irregularities of the cornea at the precise points of astigmatism, thus allowing light to focus correctly on the retina.
What is the astigmatism limit for LASIK?
In order to qualify for LASIK, your eyes must meet certain requirements. The average refractive prescription that qualifies for laser eye surgery is: Nearsighted ness up to -8.0 diopters. Astigmatism up to -3.0 diopters.
What myopia is too high for LASIK?
LASIK is not often used for high myopia above -10.00 to -12.00 D due to the risk of ectasia ( surgery induced keratoconus ), which can create significant visual issues, including the need for a hard contact lens or corneal transplantation to function.
Who is not eligible for LASIK?
Patients with autoimmune diseases are not good LASIK candidates. Many autoimmune conditions cause dry eye syndrome. A dry eye may not heal well and has a higher risk of post-LASIK infection. Other conditions such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, glaucoma or cataracts often affect LASIK results.
Can myopia returns after LASIK?
Recurrence of myopia after myopic LASIK reduces the outcome of the procedure. Important causes include post-LASIK ectasia, regression of myopia, accommodative strain, and lens or axial length changes.
Will I ever need glasses after LASIK?
Patients typically undergo laser eye surgery to reduce or completely eliminate their need for visual aids such as contact lenses and glasses. The truth is that most patients will eventually require reading glasses at some point in their future.
