Correcting Astigmatism with IntraLase

Astigmatism causes blurry or double vision because it creates multiple focal points within the eye. It is caused by an irregularly shaped eye, when the eye is shaped more like a football than a sphere. Astigmatism can occur alone or in conjunction with other refractive error.

Astigmatic keratectomy (AK) is a surgical procedure used to correct astigmatism by making small arch-shaped incisions in the cornea, improving its shape. Currently the procedure is performed with a blade, but as bladeless refractive surgery is becoming the preferred method for vision correction, the potential for using IntraLase to perform AK is being explored, and the results are promising. As IntraLase is approved for deeper surgery in the future it may be effective in correcting even more severe astigmatism.

For more information on the IntraLase procedure, feel free to visit the IntraLase section on the website of Dr. Glenn Kawesch, San Diego LASIK surgeon by clicking here.