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Is 1.25 and 2.00 Astigmatism Mild or Moderate? Intralase Good for Me?

mikemills
i am 35....i only have very very minor +0.25 farisightness in both eyes, which doesnt need treatment... however i have one eye 1.25 and 2.00 astigmatism....i currently dont wear glasses........ is 1.25 and 2.00 considered mild or moderate astigmatism? does astigmatism range get higher with age? finally is intralase lasik permantan option for me? thank you

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