What Causes Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a refractive error characterized by an irregular shaped cornea, or, in some cases, an irregularly shaped lens. A healthy cornea is evenly and smoothly curved, like a marble, to refract incoming light. With astigmatism, the cornea or lens is curved like an oval or egg, causing problems with how the eye focuses light. Symptoms of astigmatism include blurred vision, distorted vision, eyestrain, squinting and headaches. In this blog post, the trusted eye surgeons at Laser Eye Center™ discuss the possible causes of astigmatism and how it is diagnosed.


How Soon After LASIK Can I Resume Normal Activities?

At Laser Eye Center™, we understand that our All Laser LASIK patients are excited to enjoy their clearer vision immediately after surgery. However, it is important to remember that it will take your vision some time to stabilize, and therefore some activities will be off limits immediately after surgery. The following are general guidelines regarding when patients can resume normal activities after All Laser LASIK.