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It is a refractive disorder of the eye, similar to myopia and hyperopia. It means the image is distorted in sort of a cylindrical fashion. It is likely hereditary or at least developed over time. It is not contagious, and it is treatable with eyeglasses or torical contacts.
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How do you use the word astigmatism in a sentence?
Astigmatism is a medical condition. One in a million patients have it.
What is the symptom of astigmatism?
The main symptom of astigmatism is blurring
When does Astigmatism start?
Astigmatism is a condition that may be present at birth
What is the astigmatism chart designed for?
The astigmatism chart was designed to evaluate whether a person has astigmatism, which is a condition which results in blurry or distorted vision. When a person looks at an astigmatism chart, all lines should appear to be the same darkness, clarity, and distance apart. A person with astigmatism will notice differences in the lines.
How is the cornea shaped in astigmatism?
However, in astigmatism the cornea is elliptically shaped, more like a football
Is it true that you cannot use contact lens if you have astigmatism?
no that is not true my mother has astigmatism and she has contact lens'.
Can a stigmatism correct itself?
No, an astigmatism can not correct itself. This is because an astigmatism is caused by the shape of the eyeball.
How do doctors treat astigmatism?
Astigmatism can be most simply treated with either eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Why astigmatism cause objects to appear blurry?
An astigmatism means that the shape of the optics cause the focus to be a line rather than a point (the lenses are not spherical). Thus the image produced by these lenses is imperfect, causing a blurred image/vision.
What is the function of the astigmatism?
Are you referring to astigmatism, which is an eye condition in which the lens of the eye is malformed (not perfectly spherical) and makes the person afflicted often feel as though they see the world as though its under water...
What is the medical term meaning astigmatism?
Ametropia means any type of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or astigmatism.
Does astigmatism cause Anisocoria?
No. Anisocoria is a difference in pupil size and has nothing to do with astigmatism, which is a variation of the cornea or lens of the eye.
