Astigmatism is a common eye condition that occurs when the cornea is misshapen. LASIK is a procedure that can correct the ...

Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism ...

Classic textbooks teach that the incidence of keratoconus is one per 2,000. That would equate to about 170,000 patients with ...

In contrast, strategies are available to potentially slow myopia in kids. "But astigmatism is easily corrected by glasses, contact lenses, and laser surgery." As for clinical messages from the ...

FDA labeling specifies the degree of astigmatism that each laser may treat. For instance, the VISX Star S4 custom laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) labeling allows for 3 D of myopic or 2.75 D ...

The Technolas Teneo 317 Model 2 is indicated for laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in: (1) Patients for the reduction or elimination of myopic astigmatism up to -10.00 D MRSE ...

A recent study reveals a significant rise in childhood astigmatism linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, independent of myopia.

Screen time and reduced outdoor activity during the pandemic may have lasting effects on children’s eye health, including changes in corneal curvature. Study: Prevalence and Severity of ...