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Have you ever looked at a streetlight or a taillight and thought it looked “off”? The light is there, but it may appear as a starburst or halo. This may not be an issue with the lightbulb but rather your eyes.
Astigmatism can contribute to your blurry vision, but luckily there is a safe and effective solution to treat it
The cornea is the protective outer layer of the eye that bends and refracts light for vision. A normal cornea has a smooth, dome-like curvature. An irregular shape can distort light. However, an irregularly shaped cornea can distort the light that passes through your eye, leading to blurry vision or halos around light sources. This is known as astigmatism, a common disorder that affects people of all ages.
Astigmatism can be corrected with prescription eyewear such as glasses or contacts. For those seeking a long-term solution, surgical options are available. Cataract surgery with a premium lens can treat astigmatism, but this treatment is limited to those who need to have a cataract removed.
For younger patients who do not have cataracts but still want to have their astigmatism treated without glasses, LASIK can be a viable option.
LASIK has been a popular method of vision correction for decades, and with good reason. It is a quick, minimally invasive outpatient procedure that is performed by trained professionals, including:
By reshaping the cornea, LASIK not only treats common vision issues like nearsightedness or farsightedness, but it can also correct your cornea’s curvature and resolve your astigmatism. This ensures crystal clear vision without light distortion.
LASIK is a painless procedure, but it is normal to experience mild eye discomfort immediately after any eye surgery. According to CEENTA LASIK surgeon Lee Wiley, MD, “We recommend napping for a few hours when you get home as this will expedite the resolution of these symptoms. Many patients wake up with significantly improved vision!” To help with your recovery, your surgeon may also provide eye drops and an eye shield to wear at night as a reminder not to rub the eyes.
Your vision is very quick to recover, with many patients seeing well within 24 hrs. Full stabilization can take between 2-3 months, but your vision will naturally stabilize over time at your body’s own rate. 99% of patients will see 20/40 or better after LASIK surgery and greater than 90% will achieve 20/20 without corrective lenses!
LASIK is more than a gateway to better vision—it can also correct your astigmatism. Drs. Wiley and Hammonds have witnessed firsthand how LASIK can transform lives, and they would love to see yours improve too.
To get started, schedule your LASIK consultation with CEENTA today using our online scheduling tool or myCEENTAchart if you are an existing patient.
This blog is for informational purposes only. For specific medical questions, please consult your physician.
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