For Astigmatism: LASIK surgery

Average eyes are much rounder then people realize. The shape of the eye is similar to that of a basketball, and in fact, when an eye is shaped like a football (like most people believe) the result is an eye disorder called astigmatism. LASIK eye surgeons are extremely acquainted with this particular condition.

When the eye is shaped like a football, the irregular shape of the cornea results in two focal points, or blurred vision. Light rays entering the eye are bent unevenly, and this causes distortion of objects being viewed. LASIK can rectify this problem, and is often used to do so. For laser eye surgery, St. Louis based Clarkson Eyecare is the number one choice in the area.

Laser vision correction can be used to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), and astigmatism. LASIK, or Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis, involves the pulsing of laser light to produce a thin flap of corneal tissue. After the flap has been created, it is then raised and laid back while still attached. A specific amount of tissue, determined pre-operatively based on the power of your eye, is then removed with an excimer laser.

For the best in laser eye surgery, St. Louis based Clarkson Eyecare is the primary choice. In fact, Clarkson Eyecare and our LASIK eye doctors are the leading provider of eye care in the St. Louis area, and for good reason. At Clarkson Eyecare, we care about your eye health. We enlist the best doctors, have 37 different locations to serve you, and we do our best to deliver the best patient experience.

We invite you to read our testimonials. If you are a patient, we encourage you to fill out a patient survey, and if you would like to become a patient, we make it easy to schedule an appointment online. Therefore, don't hesitate. Contact Clarkson Eyecare today.