What is astigmatism, and can it be fixed?
In the normal eye, the cornea is curved the same in the horizontal and vertical directions, like a football. When the light rays hit the cornea, they focus at a single point.
In astigmatism, the curve of the cornea is not the same in the horizontal and vertical directions. The cornea looks like a rugby ball, with a steep curve on one side and a flat surface on the other. As a result, light rays entering the cornea do not focus at a single point, causing distorted vision. Many people with myopia or hyperopia have some degree of astigmatism.
LASIK and Surface laser are used to change the shape and curve of the cornea in order to correct or reduce these types of refractive errors.
With the comprehensive refractive surgery offered at Custom Vision Clinics, Mr Ball is also able to correct astigmatism with lens surgery. This can be achieved with toric intra-ocular lenses or limbal relaxing incisions.
To schedule a consultation to correct astigmatism
Please call 0845 6430 466 or fill in the web form to your right and we’ll get in contact with you.
