A 49-year-old member asked:
could lasik correct astigmatism in a farsighted eye?
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Dr. Jay Bradley answered
17 years experience LASIK Surgery
Usually: Most patients with hyperopic astigmatism can have their prescription corrected with lasik. Some patients have issues which make them poor lasik candidates so you should see your eye doctor.
Answered on Oct 23, 2012
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