
Is LASIK the Solution for Astigmatism? What To Know
Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea (outermost eye layer) is irregular. The cornea is usually round like a sphere, but people with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas. This shape changes how light rays enter the eye, leading to blurred vision. Many people with astigmatism have nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia). LASIK, a laser…