Re: Irregular Astigmatism

[http://dummy.us.eu.org/robert (Robert)]

So, what you're telling me is that the LAZIK surgery was a waste of money?

 > From: Bhavani <http://www.juno.com/~bhavaniowl>
 > Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2009 09:20:57 -0500
 >
 > Eye YA-YA-YAH
 > 
 > It appears that I have an irregular astigmatism and perhaps ectasia- the
 > ophthalmologist was kinda vague with this diagnosis. I will be getting
 > glasses for driving--- when I read the eye chart I can still pass the eye
 > test for driver's license.  Eventually I may go with a contact lens-
 > hopefully scleral contact lens. Something I researched on the internet.
 > 
 > At first doc said this cannot be corrected with glasses or contacts, but
 > then he said a hard contact lens is best and or maybe glasses- confusing
 > and contradictory.
 > My research ---Irregular astigmatism is often caused by a corneal scar or
 > scattering in the crystalline lens and cannot be corrected by standard
 > spectacle lenses. Irregular astigmatism of the cornea can be corrected by
 > contact lenses.
 > Causes:  Astigmatism is usually present from birth and can either stay
 > the same or worsen over time. Eye injury, disease, or surgery can also be
 > causes of astigmatism.
 > ~Me