“What surgery is done for astigmatism?”

LASIK, PRK

There are several surgical options for astigmatism, depending on your age, the type and severity of the astigmatism, and whether you have had previous eye surgery or have other eye conditions. In general, astigmatism can be treated with an Excimer laser, such as LASIK or PRK, or by making incisions on the cornea, using a blade or a Femtosecond laser. You’re ophthalmologist can assess whether you require a stigmatism correction and what type of surgery, if any would be appropriate for you.

LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, and limbal relaxing incisions are all done for astigmatism. Other non-surgical options would include glasses or toric contact lenses. What surgery that you would qualify for would depend upon the corneal thickness, your refraction/prescription, your age, your eye health, medications you are taking, and your general health. If these options are of interest to you, you should see a refractive surgeon/ophthalmologist and have a list of all questions that concern you including costs, recovery time, long-term effects, and the actual surgery that would be recommended or considered. Good luck and best wishes.

Refractive surgery

LASIK may eliminate astigmatism and lens extraction with a Tori’s lens implant has a role.