Can You Get Laser Eye Surgery if You Have Astigmatism?
If you’ve been told you have astigmatism, you might wonder whether laser eye surgery is still an option for you. The short answer is yes! — most people with astigmatism can now safely correct their vision with modern laser treatments such as LASIK or PRK.
What Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a common vision condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. Instead of being perfectly round, the surface of the eye has more of an oval or rugby ball shape. This uneven curve bends light in different directions, causing blurry or distorted vision at all distances.
Can You Have LASIK or PRK if You Have Astigmatism?
In the past, laser surgery was mainly used for people with simple short- or long-sightedness, but today’s advanced technology can accurately reshape the cornea to correct even higher levels of astigmatism.
During your LASIK assessment, your eye specialist will take detailed scans of your cornea to map its exact shape. This will help the eye specialist to decide whether you can get LASIK or PRK to correct your vision. This allows for a highly personalized treatment plan designed specifically for your vision needs.
Astigmatism doesn’t have to hold you back from seeing clearly. Thanks to advanced LASIK technology, you can enjoy sharper vision and greater freedom from glasses or contacts.
Start with our free, quick self-test. It will help you understand if you are likely to be a candidate for laser eye surgery- and whether PRK or LASIK may suit you best
Find out if you are suitable for laser eye surgery
Not everyone is eligible for vision correction surgery.
Find out if you could benefit from this life changing surgery by taking the quick self-suitability quiz below:
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Hi, I’m Daemon McClunan
I’m proud to be the founder of both Atlantic Eye Centre, an eye specialist centre, and LIQID Medical Pty, a biotech company. My passion for research and innovation has led me to create four patented devices, and receive awards during my specialist training.
With a medical degree from Stellenbosch University, a specialist degree from the University of Cape Town, and experience working in Laser Eye Surgery centres in Canada, Germany, India and London, I’m dedicated to providing dedicated, patient-centred care.
Beyond the clinic, I’ve embarked on humanitarian missions, travelling over 15,000km by motorbike to provide rural eye screenings. In my downtime, I love mountain biking, diving, and spending quality time with my family.
My goal is for every patient to feel genuinely informed, comfortable, and well cared for – from their first conversation right through to their last post-operative visit.
Dr Daemon McClunan
MBChB(SU), DipOphth(SA), MMed(UCT), FcOphth(SA)
