A 41-year-old member asked:
Could lasik correct astigmatism in a farsighted eye?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered
LASIK Surgery 18 years experience
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.
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Dr. William Trattleranswered
LASIK Surgery 29 years experience
Yes: Lasik can correct astigmatism in eyes that are near-sighted - or as asked - far-sighted.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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