When laser eye surgery is the procedure chosen to treat astigmatism, the corneal tissue beneath the eye’s surface is reshaped to correct the patient’s vision, and this procedure eliminates the need for sutures. The surface area that is affected is reduced, along with the amount of post-operative discomfort. As a rule, less medication is needed afterwards, and the patient’s vision usually returns within 24 to 48 hours. During the surgery, the cornea becomes rounder, enabling light rays to come to a single focal point on the retina, and astigmatism is often treated along with farsightedness or nearsightedness. Benefits of the Excimer Laser Eye specialists use this device to treat extreme cases of astigmatism and nearsightedness. Using a scanning beam, this laser removes tissue smoothly and accurately across the cornea. This assures the patient of a quick recovery and improved vision, and since it treats a larger area than other lasers, it also reduces the possibility of Halo side effects and glare. These are some of the risks involved in laser treatment: If the results are unsatisfactory, you may have to repeat the procedure, and your vision may even be worse than it was before you had the treatment. Even if you never had [...]
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