Getting light to hit our retinas depends on different parts of the eye working together. First, the light goes through the ...

So, you can be nearsighted (have trouble seeing clearly at a distance without correction) and have astigmatism. Or, you may ...

Pre-existing corneal astigmatism is a significant component of preoperative ametropia. To achieve satisfactory postoperative refractive results, it is important to correct pre-existing spherical ...

The reality star hears some concerning news following a visit to an ophthalmologist in PEOPLE's exclusive clip from the TLC ...

At Baylor Medicine, we offer a variety of premium options for cataract surgery, including the femtosecond laser technology, premium lens implants, and expertise in astigmatism correction. The ...

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea—the transparent front surface of the eye—has an irregular shape, resembling a football rather than a perfectly round basketball. This uneven curvature causes light ...

A LASIK eye surgery uses a laser to reshape the cornea that bends the light to help your eyes focus However not everyone can ...

An area that has been undergoing research in refractive surgery and has been a hot topic in the past few years is astigmatism correction. It is more challenging to correct astigmatism than myopia ...

But maybe it was solving a problem, Vukich added, because he was not correcting astigmatism that was 1.25 D or less. “Would you prescribe a refractive correction for glasses and not add in ...