A 48-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to have lasik/lasek eye surgery for astigmatism?

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Dr. Jay Bradleyanswered

Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience

Yes: Most patients with astigmatism can have laser eye surgery as long as they are good candidates otherwise.

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Dr. William Goldsteinanswered

Ophthalmology 33 years experience

Yes: Lasik for astigmatism is just as safe as for any other refractive error such as nearsightedness or farsightedness.

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