Have you heard the rumor that you are not a good LASIK candidate because you have Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a common refractive error that occurs when the cornea is irregularly shaped – more like an oval rather than the ideal, a circle. As a result, the eye cannot properly focus light on the retina (the back of the eye). Instead, astigmatism forces light to focus on areas in front of and/or behind the retina, causing blurry or distorted vision at all distances – a sure source of frustration for those who want to see more clearly!

You may remember the popular TV series, “The Six Million Dollar Man.” Col. Steve Austin, played by actor Lee Majors, was an astronaut severely injured in a crash. Through the miracles of technology, Austin was “rebuilt.”  Bionic implants in his right arm, legs, and left eye resulted in superior strength, speed and vision, earning him the moniker “The Bionic Man.”  It’s hard not to fantasize about the experience!