LASIK okay for astigmatism??
Question: I had a LASIK evaluation done and the optometrist said it is recommended over corrective lenses for astigamistic eyes like mine.
But recently, a friend of mine said that his For Eyes optometrist told him that it is NOT recommended for astigmatism. Who's right?
I can see how both optometrists' suggestions might be biased (it's good for their respective businesses).
But which one is REALLY recommended? To have LASIK done or not?
Answers: I had lasik done a couple of years ago, and I had an astigmatism. It worked well for me. I am very happy with the results, and have no complications.
If you research lasik and astigmatism, you will see that many surgeons say it can be done. Did you have a consultation with a lasik specialist, or just an eye doctor who does not do the surgery? Most lasik specialists have a free consultation to see if you are a good candidate.
My advice would be to talk to everyone....talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Then ask your family, friends and co-workers to talk to their family, friends and co-workers....you get the idea. I found my surgeon by word of mouth. I asked everyone I know if they had Lasiks (or knew anyone who had Lasiks), and what doctor they went to. Almost everyone I talked to in my area went to the surgeon I ended up going to, and everyone was perfectly satisfied. I went into the procedure very confident!
I also have a slight astigmatism and have been considering Lasik surgery. My optometrist said that the surgery would help the astigmatism. However, I can see how he too can be biased because they are with the same company, and would probably benefit somehow.
There is a custom lasik that is suitable for people with astima. Does check with other eye doc.
LASIK should be OK for astigmatism. I'm sure the optometrist is right here.
If you want to be sure, go to a licensed LASIK doctor and get the right advice.
I had LASIK with a slight astigmitism and I went from 20/40 to 20/10. I really see much better after having LASIK than when I wore glasses.
I agree with you about both optometrists being biased. Go see an Opthalmologist. Thats what I did.
It's good to think that both may be biased, but i think that astigmatism is correctable with laser surgery now because of new advances in technology. I'm currently waiting until my eyes settle down so i can get corrective surgery (right now their at -7.50, myopia with astigmatism).
But recently, a friend of mine said that his For Eyes optometrist told him that it is NOT recommended for astigmatism. Who's right?
I can see how both optometrists' suggestions might be biased (it's good for their respective businesses).
But which one is REALLY recommended? To have LASIK done or not?
Answers: I had lasik done a couple of years ago, and I had an astigmatism. It worked well for me. I am very happy with the results, and have no complications.
If you research lasik and astigmatism, you will see that many surgeons say it can be done. Did you have a consultation with a lasik specialist, or just an eye doctor who does not do the surgery? Most lasik specialists have a free consultation to see if you are a good candidate.
My advice would be to talk to everyone....talk to your family, friends and co-workers. Then ask your family, friends and co-workers to talk to their family, friends and co-workers....you get the idea. I found my surgeon by word of mouth. I asked everyone I know if they had Lasiks (or knew anyone who had Lasiks), and what doctor they went to. Almost everyone I talked to in my area went to the surgeon I ended up going to, and everyone was perfectly satisfied. I went into the procedure very confident!
I also have a slight astigmatism and have been considering Lasik surgery. My optometrist said that the surgery would help the astigmatism. However, I can see how he too can be biased because they are with the same company, and would probably benefit somehow.
There is a custom lasik that is suitable for people with astima. Does check with other eye doc.
LASIK should be OK for astigmatism. I'm sure the optometrist is right here.
If you want to be sure, go to a licensed LASIK doctor and get the right advice.
I had LASIK with a slight astigmitism and I went from 20/40 to 20/10. I really see much better after having LASIK than when I wore glasses.
I agree with you about both optometrists being biased. Go see an Opthalmologist. Thats what I did.
It's good to think that both may be biased, but i think that astigmatism is correctable with laser surgery now because of new advances in technology. I'm currently waiting until my eyes settle down so i can get corrective surgery (right now their at -7.50, myopia with astigmatism).
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