What should I do about astigmatism after correcting myopia through surgery?

Compared with myopia, astigmatism is also a very annoying problem because it makes people unable to see clearly both far and near.

Many friends who wear glasses have a certain degree of astigmatism in addition to myopia. When they consider having myopia surgery, they often ask: What should I do with astigmatism after the myopia is corrected by surgery?

Today, Liu Hongting, a PhD, associate chief physician, master's supervisor, and deputy director of the refractive department of the Aier Eye Hospital Affiliated to Wuhan University (Aier Eye Hospital Group Hubei Headquarters), will tell you.

Can myopia and astigmatism be corrected together?

Friends with astigmatism can rest assured. Although it is called "myopia", in fact, laser surgery is an all-rounder that can correct both myopia and astigmatism.

Before undergoing myopia surgery, most of my friends correct their myopia and astigmatism at the same time by wearing glasses, and the same is true for myopia surgery.

The visual effect after myopia surgery will be more natural and comfortable than wearing glasses. Especially for those with high myopia and high astigmatism, wearing ordinary frame glasses will cause large aberrations, and things may be distorted. They may also get tired and dizzy after looking for a long time. From the perspective of quality of life, laser correction is more suitable.

If I only have astigmatism, do I need surgery?

"Doctor, my myopia is very low, but my astigmatism is very high. Do I still need myopia surgery?"

Dr. Liu Hongting said that both myopia and astigmatism are called refractive errors and will affect vision. Even if the degree of myopia is low, astigmatism will affect vision if it exceeds a certain range. In young children, it may even lead to amblyopia.

Therefore, do not think that if you only have astigmatism, you do not need correction. Whether surgery is needed depends on personal needs. If astigmatism affects vision and visual quality, you can still consider myopia surgery.

How much astigmatism can be corrected by myopia surgery?

There are currently two types of myopia surgery: laser myopia surgery and ICL lens implantation surgery.

Laser myopia surgery can correct myopia within 1000 degrees and astigmatism within 400 degrees. ICL lens implantation can correct myopia within 1800 degrees and astigmatism within 600 degrees.

In short, the specific correction method to be chosen can only be determined through a professional eye examination. The doctor will give you a method that is suitable for you based on the examination results.