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Astigmatism is a widespread cause of blurry vision. The curvature of the cornea becomes irregular, and the light rays are no longer focused at the same point. This refractive error changes the way your eye perceives light, and the image becomes unclear both at a distance and near sight.
It is difficult to trace the exact cause of astigmatism. It runs in the genes, and some babies are born with this refractive error. Others develop the problem later in life, spontaneously or after an injury of the eye.
We do know the risk factors to get astigmatism, and they are:
Note that these symptoms can be highly variable from one person to another. Thus, if you have any of those, an eye evaluation is the more appropriate way to find out if you have astigmatism.
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Many cases of astigmatism are mild. Others are very severe and cause significant visual problems that need to be corrected with eyeglasses or a refractive surgery.
This is a laser procedure performed to modify the shape of the cornea, correcting astigmatism in a short time. LASIK surgery can be appropriate for you, but a previous eye examination is fundamental to make sure and give you the best options adapted to you.It is appropriate for 18-year-old patients and older with a stable (non-changing) eyeglass prescription for one year, and a healthy cornea.Costs depend on the location. They are usually near $2,000 per eye, with a minimum $1000 and a maximum $4000 per eye. These costs usually cover all of the process, including the preoperative consultation and the follow-up.
It is also possible to treat astigmatism through cataract surgery. Two methods are used for this purpose:
1. Toric Intraocular Lenses (IOLs)
2. Limbal Relaxing Incisions (LRI)
These methods often result in a significant reduction of astigmatism. However, neither one is covered by medical insurance companies.
This procedure can be used for higher-grade astigmatism. It involves placing Toric intraocular lenses especially designed to cancel out the refractive effect of a defective cornea. During the surgery, the new lenses are placed and then rotated to match the axis and correct the astigmatism. Besides correcting high-grade astigmatism, the effectiveness of these lenses does not depend on unpredictable factors such as the corneal healing process.
It is more appropriate for small-grade astigmatism. The procedure can be performed before or after cataract surgery. Through very small incisions, the procedure is meant to flatten curved areas in the cornea, correcting the defect and improving astigmatism without eyeglasses.
Yes, astigmatism can worsen over time. In most cases, it progresses slowly. But progression depends on the environment and your genes.
No, astigmatism does not go away spontaneously. What we can do is adopting preventative measures to slow down the progression of the refraction problem.
Yes, we can correct astigmatism with different methods. The more common is using eyeglasses, but we can also use refractive surgery, including LASIK, ICL, and PRK.
After the procedure, rest is advised for a prompt recovery. Your doctor may call you again to run some tests to assess the post-operative results. Usually, the recovery period after RLE is short, and you can resume your daily activities within a couple of days.
If you are experiencing eye problems that affect your vision, LASIK laser eye surgery could be the answer. Talk to one of our surgeons to discover whether or not laser eye surgery is best for you. We are one of the best providers of laser eye treatments in Waxahachie, Texas. Call our laser eye care center at 469-505-2020.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
