Astigmatism occurs when the cornea—the transparent front surface of the eye—has an irregular shape, resembling a football rather than a perfectly round basketball. This uneven curvature causes light ...

Peripheral corneal-relaxing incisions can be used to treat 1–3 D of corneal astigmatism. These incisions are known as limbal relaxing incisions in the older literature. The risks associated with ...

Alan Carr has revealed he is losing his sight and needs to get a “worrying” hospital procedure. The comedian, who has ...

Despite Carr’s ordeal, astigmatism is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It is where the curvature of the eye ...

Alan Carr said that a 'spike' was put into his eye to relieve pressure and shared his worries about losing a sight ...

To meet or exceed patient expectations, cataract surgeons must pay increasing attention to the management of pre-existing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. Pre-existing corneal ...

As part of an astigmatism diagnosis, you may expect to undergo a comprehensive eye exam, which involves the following: No treatment may be necessary for mild astigmatism. Your eye specialist will ...

Chatty Man Alan Carr has revealed he went through a terrifying health scare that saw him rushed to Moorfields Eye Hospital in ...

Television's funny man Alan Carr has revealed a health condition that has led him to receive terrifying treatment for the condition.