LASIK, ICL, IOL, PRK, LASEK … These days the choices for vision correction can look more like an eye chart and less like solutions for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. At a time when there are so many variations on refractive eye surgery, it can be difficult to find the one that’s right for you.
An eye test performed by a trained ophthalmologist is often the only way to detect glaucoma and other severe eye conditions in their earliest stages, when they are most treatable. It is recommended that most individuals undergo regular eye exams performed every one to two years.
Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of moderate to severe astigmatism. Undergo an eye test if you suspect you have astigmatism.
LASIK became popular during the 1990’s due to the enhanced safety of microkeratomes. Advances in technology allowed for safer designs of these instruments, which helped minimize the chances for complications.