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A member asked:
Is there laser eye surgery available for myopic astigmatism?
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Yes: See an ophthalmologist / lasik specialist to see if you are a candidate based on amount of correction, corneal thickness, and corneal topography (shape of your cornea).
Answered 12/16/2014
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Yes: Yes. Most levels of myopia and astigmatism can be corrected with laser eye surgery.
Answered 12/20/2014
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