LASIK for high astigmatism

  Hello,
  I am a 24 year professional working in New York City.
  I have a high degree of astigmatism, with my right eye
  at -8 and my left eye at -14. I met a doctor in LA regarding
  LASIK, who informed me that while the right eye was no problem,
  given the high myopia in the left eye, it would make more
  sense to wait until a Smooth Scan addition to the VISX Star
  laser, is available in the US.
  Given the case with  my left eye, do you think that waiting for
  Smooth Scan would be prudent, or are there more sophisticated
  opportunities in Canada, such as with the Chiron laser?
  Your input is greatly appreciated.

[hfhs md ke]

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what is your degree of astigamtism??? you only gave me your myopia???