Dr. Boothe Explains Lasik & Astigmatism
It is well known that eye conditions such as nearsightedness or farsightedness can be quickly and safely solved by laser eye surgery. But there is one more vision condition which is called astigmatism and can also be effectively corrected through laser vision surgeries such as Lasik or PRK. These procedures can remarkably reduce patients’ need for bothersome glasses or contacts which are usually worn by people with this eye problem. The laser correction of astigmatism has been available for around 10 years, and Dr. William Boothe was one of the pioneers in the field having started to perform Lasik in patients with this disease.
Astigmatism is a very common refractive error of the eyes which causes blurred vision, hence objects at any distance appear fuzzy and wavy. Patients with this eye disease usually feel tired after reading. Fortunately, the Lasik surgery is a safe and effective method of eyesight correction. Nowadays, there is special high-tech equipment that has been designed and received approval from health agencies for the treatment of astigmatism. The Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center offers its clients only the latest ophthalmologic surgical systems that assure better vision outcomes after the procedure.
The process of Lasik correction that is performed on people with astigmatism is quite similar to the one correcting nearsightedness and farsightedness. During the Lasik procedure, the surgeon removes certain tissues on corneal surface using excimer laser and makes it more spherical. He has to be extremely skilled to perform this high-precision operation.
It is possible to treat patients with over 80 degrees of astigmatism thanks to this state-of-the-art technology. The professional staff at the Boothe Eye Care & Laser Center are among the most experienced in the field of refractive surgery. Dr. William Boothe himself has already performed over 118,500 Lasik surgeries and over 71,700 IntraLasik procedures.