LASIK and Astigmatism

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA, January 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Astigmatism is a very common vision problem affecting about one in every six people. Astigmatism is caused by a defect in the curvature of the cornea or the lens, resulting in unfocused images at certain angles. Depending on the type and severity, astigmatism may best be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery such as LASIK laser vision correction.

Corrective Lenses vs. LASIK

Corrective lenses such as eyeglasses and contacts are effective for providing clearer vision for people with astigmatism, but neither actually fixes the underlying problem. In addition, the cost of glasses and contacts adds up quickly over a few years, leading many people with astigmatism to seek LASIK surgery as a more permanent solution.

Contact lenses and eyeglasses can also be a hassle for those who enjoy an active lifestyle. Swimming, skiing, team sports, and other activities are much easier to enjoy without corrective lenses. For this reason, technologically advanced laser vision correction surgery is becoming extremely popular. Athletes and people in other vision-intensive occupations like pilots and surgeons have found LASIK surgery to be a convenient and cost-effective solution for treating astigmatism.

Types of Laser Vision Correction

If you are interested in LASIK laser vision correction surgery, be sure to choose a LASIK surgeon with a strong safety record and the most advanced LASIK technology. Some low-cost LASIK providers use out-of-date or inferior laser equipment that does not utilize the latest advances in LASIK technology and may not produce the best results for correcting astigmatism.

Since there are some risks associated with LASIK surgery, be sure to entrust your eyesight to an experienced, qualified LASIK surgeon who uses state-of-the-art equipment, such as:

- LADARVision Laser
- IntraLase Laser for No-Blade LASIK
- B&L Zyoptix
- Wavefront Technology

If you are interested in astigmatism correction with LASIK laser vision correction surgery in California, please visit the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley online to learn about LASIK surgery in the San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Marin, Palo Alto, San Mateo, and Santa Clara area. (http://www.lasikdocs.com/contact.html)

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