Astigmatism caused by laser eye surgery.

Astigmatism can result from an overcorrection of laser eye surgery or from certain complications.

Please note that the term induced astigmatism is sometimes inaccurately used to refer to induced irregular astigmatism, which is a different ball of wax, as it cannot be corrected with glasses.

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Patient FAQ: Induced astigmatism

STUDY: Surgically induced astigmatism after photorefractive keratectomy and laser in situ keratomileusis, Hersh P et al, J Cataract Refract Surg, 1999 Mar;25(3):389-98

STUDY: Astigmatic changes after excimer laser refractive surgery, Yang SH et al, J Cataract Refract Surg. 2002 Mar;28(3):477-84

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Last updated January 2005