Astigmatism treatment Melbourne
Blurry vision from astigmatism? Laser eye surgery could reduce your need for prescription glasses and contact lenses, and give you the best vision you’ve had in years.
Astigmatism is a common condition where the front surface of the eye isn’t perfectly round. It often occurs alongside short-sightedness (myopia) and long-sightedness (hyperopia) and can cause blurred vision at all distances.
The good news is, if you’re a suitable candidate for laser surgery, we can treat your astigmatism – and other refractive errors – with a single procedure. This means you could experience life without the squinting, eye strain and headaches associated with astigmatism, and enjoy improved visual clarity in just a few weeks.
A little bit of eye anatomy
We don’t want to overwhelm you with details. But it’s helpful to know what’s involved when considering laser eye surgery to correct your astigmatism.
In a perfect eye, the cornea is shaped like a soccer ball. Light rays enter your eye and focus on a point in the middle of the retina to give you clear and sharp vision.
In an eye with astigmatism, the cornea is shaped like a rugby ball, with one direction being more curved than the other. This uneven curvature causes the light to land on multiple points on the retina. The result is blurry or distorted vision at all distances.
Diagnosis & examination
To determine the exact details of your astigmatism, we take you through multiple tests that assess the shape of your eye and the way it focuses light. We measure both your refractive and corneal astigmatism, taking high-resolution 3D images using the Pentacam and the advanced MS39.
With such precise analysis, we’re able to tell you at your first appointment if laser vision correction is a safe option for you. If you’re a candidate, we’ll discuss the most effective surgical treatment plan for you.
Treatment
You may already rely on glasses or toric contact lenses to counteract the uneven curvature of your cornea. But a skilled laser eye surgeon can permanently correct your astigmatism with refractive surgery that makes your cornea rounder. And at the same time, we can correct any short or long-sightedness too.
SMILE®, LASIK and PRK have all been proven to safely and effectively treat high amounts of astigmatism. Rest assured, we’ll discuss these options and determine the safest one for you.
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Surgery is over in minutes, and you’re back to your routine within days. Except now you can see more clearly, live more spontaneously, and rely less – or not at all – on glasses and contact lenses.
With laser eye surgery, we can treat most people with high degrees of astigmatism and other refractive errors. But laser treatment isn’t the only option. If you’re unsuitable for laser, we have several effective lens-based procedures that can eradicate astigmatism and improve your vision.
The opportunity to swiftly eliminate your astigmatism is exciting, but it’s natural to feel nervous. Your vision is precious, even if it isn’t as clear as you’d like right now. We know how you’re feeling, and our goal is to replace any worries with confidence about the possibilities ahead. Read about our team of experts, then come in and see our difference for yourself.
