Cataracts and astigmatism are two common vision problems, and sometimes they can occur together. A cataract is a condition wherein protein in the eye lens clump and cloud together to form a blurry spot in the eye. Meanwhile astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an eye not being completely round. It is actually possible for an eye doctor to address both conditions in a single surgery.
How can cataract surgery fix astigmatism?
During cataracts surgery, the doctor can alter the shape of the cornea in one of two ways: by making a tiny incision in the cornea and make it rounder, or by placing a football-shaped lens on the cornea to correct the individual’s vision. Both of these options can neutralise a misshapen cornea and minimise if not eliminate the astigmatism symptoms.
If astigmatism persists after cataract surgery, an eye doctor can perform additional surgical procedures after the eye fully recovers from the surgery. These include LASIK and phototherapeutic keratectomy. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2lJBp6k
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