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Can LASIK correct a 5.0 diopter astigmatism?

asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Joseph W. King, MD
Question viewed 487 times
Tags: astigmatism, limit, options

What are the limits of LASIK eye surgery concerning the correction of astigmatism? 

4 answers to Can LASIK correct a 5.0 diopter astigmatism?

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Yes, LASIK can correct 5 diopters of astigmatism

I would recommend that you see an experienced ophthalmologist in your area to evaluate if LASIK is appropriate for you. Larger astigmatic corrections are sometimes associated with an uncommon condition called keratoconus. I have treated many high astigmatic patients with great success. Each treatment needs to be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Joseph W. King, MD

Vancouver Ophthalmologist
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LASIK lasek for extreme astigmatism

LASEK corrects extreme astigmatism better than LASIK because the flap masks the new surface and doesn't perfectly conform to it This is why you often get striae or flap wrinkles after extreme LASIK corrections. Because you're only changing the shape of the bed. Not the flap you then try to replace The flap wrinkles can cause double vision You also need an Orbscan or Pentacam to make sure you don't have Keratoconus for that high a degree of astigmatism Good luck and hope this helps more
Emil Chynn, MD

New York Ophthalmologist

www.ParkAvenueLasek.com

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LASIK and Astigmatism: A History

The current, state of the art, excimer laser platforms do a wonderful job correcting astigmatism and should be fully able to correct 5 diopters or more. The combination of a laser created corneal flap and the excimer laser(I prefer the Wavelight Laser system for this level of astigmatism) are able to treat up to 6 diopters of astigmatism, but I have treated some select cases even worse than that. While doing your Internet research regarding Laser Vision Correction(PRK or LASIK) you will,... more
Anthony J. Kameen, MD

Baltimore Ophthalmologist

www.kameen.com

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LASIK and Astigmatism

I have had success in correcting high levels of astigmatism (over 5 diopters) but not using the wavefront technology. This is especially true for patients who have had RK in the past. But, on certain patients, re-treatment of the astigmatism is necessary. This is all dependent upon the patient having a thick enough cornea to start and a reasonable corneal curvature. One of the great success stories here is a patient who had residual astigmatism after a corneal... more
Stuart Lewis, MD

Denver Ophthalmologist

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