Astigmatism & Vision Correction Treatment In London
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Correcting your Astigmatism with Vision Correction Treatment

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Astigmatism in children and adults

Astigmatism is a condition which causes blurry vision. Astigmatism develops when the shape of your eye (your cornea or lens) isn’t perfectly round.
This means the light which your eye needs to perceive clear vision bends in the wrong way and refracts in multiple directions, leading to distorted sight and blurry vision.
If you currently wear glasses and/or contact lenses and are still experiencing blurry vision, you may have irregular astigmatism, which can be permanently corrected by our vision correction procedures.

Diagnosis and vision correction for astigmatism

If you or your child is experiencing the following symptoms, you may be experiencing astigmatism:
  • Blurry, distorted vision
  • Squinting to see objects in the distance
  • Difficulty seeing at night
  • Seeing glares and/or halos around lights
  • Headaches, eye strain & eye fatigue
  • Changes in your prescription glasses
We offer a private consultation with our ophthalmologist to check the health of your eye, your prescription and to advise on a suitable treatment for astigmatism that can correct your astigmatism and prevent any further vision loss.

What is included in my private consultation?

A private consultation with our ophthalmologist is an all-inclusive cost of £200
This includes:
  • A comprehensive consultation with your dedicated ophthalmologist (inclusive of all eye assessment and eye scans)
  • A medical diagnosis of your eye condition with treatment planning
  • A signed prescription (if required) and/or vision correction treatment planning
  • A dedicated eye care team to support you throughout your eye care journey
  • A scheduled astigmatism treatment date to be free from astigmatism without needing glasses and contact lenses

Eye assessments & vision correction options for treating Astigmatism

If you wear hard contact lenses, we advise you not to wear these for a minimum of two weeks (including a week for every decade you have worn hard contact lenses) before your consultation.
This is to make sure the cornea of your eye is ready for measurements to be taken accurately.
Our eye assessments & scans include a Keratometry test, a visual acuity test, a refraction test and any additional scanning required to accurately measure the shape of your cornea, the axial length of your eye and your prescription.
These assessments will check the health of your eye and your suitability for our vision correction procedures:
ReLEx SMILE: Correcting vision for ages 21-39
Presbyond: Correcting vision for ages 40+
LASIK, LASEK, PRK & PTK: correcting vision for all ages unsuitable for ReLEx SMILE or Presbyond laser eye surgery and/or with an existing, complicated eye condition.

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The surgeon was excellent, the staff very pleasant and knowledgeable. The atmosphere in the clinic was serene and unhurried.As I said to Bola my surgeon she really is a miracle worker, making "the blind to see". I had bilateral cataract surgery, and afterwards I could see without aid which I had not been able to do for 65 years.

MSMrs Sandra Wilson
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I have had cataract removed from both of my eyes at My-iClinic, with last surgery done yesterday 06-02-2023. On both occasions, the medical side of the surgery was carried out with level of professionalism in a state of the art environment. The clinic cleaniless is outstanding.

LTLawrence Tombe
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Brilliant Treatment resulted in Brilliant Vision After noticing that my distance vision when driving was becoming uncomfortable and driving at night was becoming more and more difficult and new prescription glasses didn’t make much difference I decided to have cataract surgery. A friend recommended I have a consultation at the I-Clinic. Their professional examination was really Impressive and I had my totally painless operation to remove the cataracts (on both eyes) completed within the next four weeks.

DRDoug Ryan
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I was recommended to Mr Bulger by a friend and was very pleased with the entire process for removing cataracts and improving my vision remarkably. It really is a miracle. All of the staff were kind and attentive and with Mr Bulger I felt that I was in very safe hands. Follow up activity was with Ms Odufuwa who was most helpful and attentive

LOLouise
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I cannot praise My-Iclinic enough from my initial consultation to pre op and my surgery. The staff are reassuring and extremely professional in every aspect of the process. Mrs Bola Oduwufa is a wonderful surgeon and a magician in my eyes !!!. My double cataract extraction and lens replacement has improved my eyesight 1000%.I didn’t realise how flat and dull the colours and perspective of seeing life through my eyes had become due to the cataracts.

MOMoose
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The care taken by all the clinic staff to ensure that I was comfortable, kept informed of what was being done to my eye and made to feel relaxed during the pre op tests was of an extremely high standard The surgeon was thorough, in the initial meeting, in explaining the problems and procedure that she would use to remove my cataracts.

CMC Morgan
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Fantastic results. I was so impressed by all the staff and the extensive pre and post op test and scans which has resulted in 20:20 vision. My surgeon made the double cataract operation as easy a process as possible with re-assurance at all steps. Highly, highly recommended

JFJ Fisher
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Absolutely fantastic team, highly recommended! I was extremely nervous about my LASIK surgery but the girls looked after me and put me at ease, everything from the consultation to surgery to the follow ups checks was a smooth process, phone calls and emails answered quickly, clinic easy to find, free parking onsite, clinic and equipment all very clean, thank you ladies x

LRLisa Rutt
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Excellent service. Mike Charman set up my contract easily with a very competitive price. He was friendly and answered all my questions. Thank you

ATAnne Thomas
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My daughter have myopia and she received a wonderful care from all the team I recommend this clinic to all parents who have a child suffering from myopia now my child in a safe hands thank you Mr. Bolger and thanks to all the team 🌹🙏

NANoor Al-Gburi
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My-iClinic was recommended by my optometrist. Both eyes were done quickly, painlessly and by a friendly team and one of two expert eye surgeons. Mr Bolger inspires confidence. I think I've had mine done early before the cataracts developed too much, which I recommend. The clarity is wonderful. Don't wait for your vision to get worse.

VEVera
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I am a absolutely terrified of anybody going near my eyes, it took a lot of courage to go ahead with treatment. During treatment the nurses and everybody concerned made great efforts to give me confidence. The staff were very friendly and thorough in their approach with attention to detail at every stage. I could have had the treatment in Cyprus at a much lower cost - but finally decided that My-iClinic from reports I had read and comments made to me was the best option. All the time remember you only have one set of eyes - and I have always felt it is your most important sense

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Astigmatism treatment
for children

Our children’s paediatrician will carry out comprehensive eye assessments to diagnose the cause of your child’s astigmatism.
Astigmatism may be present on its own but is typically associated with Myopia. or Hyperopia.
Children with myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness) are more likely to have astigmatism.
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Astigmatism Frequently asked questions

Have a question? We are here to help.

What is astigmatism?

Astigmatism is a refractive error which causes blurry and distorted vision. If you have astigmatism, it means the shape of your eye is not perfectly round, which causes a bend in the way your eye perceives objects. As the shape of your eye changes, the light tries to bend

What is the cause of astigmatism?

Astigmatism is when the shape of your eye (your cornea or lens) is shaped differently than the normal eye (shaped more like a rugby ball than a football). The different shape causes the light in the eye to bend and perceive objects as blurry and out of focus.

What causes astigmatism in adults?

We do not know the exact cause of astigmatism in adults. You may develop astigmatism in your adult life as a result of an eye condition, injury or other eye surgery. If you are concerned about your symptoms, please contact a member of our team on 0208 445 8877 to discuss a visit with our ophthalmologist.

What causes astigmatism in children?

We do not know the exact cause of astigmatism in children. We understand that astigmatism can run in families (genetics), and children with progressive eye conditions such as myopia or hyperopia are at higher risk of experiencing astigmatism. Our paediatrician can diagnose the

How does astigmatism appear in children?

Astigmatism in children is notable to the child when they find it very difficult to see close up or in the distance. If your child is experiencing any difficulties with their eyesight, we can check their eyes and diagnose their condition for treatment planning. Please contact 0208 445 8877 to book your child’s eye assessment and consultation with our ophthalmologist.

How do you get tested for astigmatism?

If you wear glasses, it is always best to visit your local opticians to get a routine eye check. Our ophthalmologist will be able to diagnose the condition of your astigmatism. We understand the visual difficulties you may be experiencing with astigmatism; therefore our ophthalmologist will be able to check if you are suitable for our permanent vision correction treatments.

What vision correction options can correct my astigmatism?

If you are over the age of 21 years old, we will check if your prescription is stable with a FREE suitability check for our vision correction procedures:

  • ReLEx SMILE: Correcting vision for ages 21-39
  • Presbyond: Correcting vision for ages 40+
  • LASIK, LASEK, PRK & PTK: correcting vision for all ages unsuitable for ReLEx SMILE or Presbyond laser eye surgery and/or with an existing, complicated eye condition.

How does laser eye surgery correct astigmatism?

Astigmatism is caused by a refractive error (the shape of your eyes). Our laser eye surgery procedures will correct this refractive error to fix astigmatism for clearer, focused eyesight.

Can astigmatism in children & adults get worse?

Astigmatism can get worse over time. If you notice a frequent change in your prescription for glasses, we recommend visiting our ophthalmologist to get a comprehensive understanding of your eyes’ health and the condition of your astigmatism.

Does astigmatism get worse with age?

It is possible that astigmatism can worsen with age, especially if you notice a change in your prescription. Although this may be worrying, we offer permanent vision correction procedures to correct astigmatism and prevent astigmatism from progressing again.

Is astigmatism genetic?

Astigmatism can be caused by a refractive error which may be genetic. Some people are born with astigmatism and others develop astigmatism in their adulthood.

Can astigmatism be treated?

Yes, astigmatism is usually treated with glasses or contact lenses. However, depending on the irregularity of your astigmatism and the health of your eyes, we recommend attending a FREE suitability check to discuss permanent vision correction options.

Can you outgrow astigmatism?

It is very unlikely that you will be able to outgrow your astigmatism. Astigmatism is caused by a refractive error or a progressive eye condition (Myopia, Hyperopia) which can be maintained with glasses or permanently corrected with laser eye surgery.