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abnormal curvature of the cornea resulting in blurred vision

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What is the medical term meaning astigmatism?

Ametropia means any type of refractive error, such as nearsightedness or astigmatism.


What is the medical term meaning condition of unequal curvatures along the refractive surfaces of the eye?

AstigmatismAstigmatismThat would be Astigmatism.


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 medical term meaning condition in which the eye does not focus properly because of uneven curuatures of the cornea?

Astigmatism


When does Astigmatism start?

Astigmatism is a condition that may be present at birth


What to do for a astimatism?

I am assuming you mean astigmatism. This is a very common eye condition caused by an irregularly shaped cornea (called corneal astigmatism). But sometimes lenticular astigmatism results from an irregularly shaped lens, which is located behind the cornea.Either kind of astigmatism can usually be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.It is separate from having either myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (Farsightedness), meaning a person who has astigmatism may be nearsighted, farsighted or neither.The best thing is to go to an eye doctor and get examined. Once you have your diagnosis you can discuss your options with the doctor.


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.


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 is the cornea shaped in astigmatism?

However, in astigmatism the cornea is elliptically shaped, more like a football


How do doctors treat astigmatism?

Astigmatism can be most simply treated with either eyeglasses or contact lenses.


What is the Medical term meaning the eyeball is too long from front to back?

When the eyeball is not round, whether it be too long, or too short, it is called astigmatism.


Which lenses should be used to correct the defect of astigmatism?

Astigmatism can be corrected with toric lenses. Toric lenses have different powers in different meridians to correct the varying degrees of astigmatism present in the eye. These lenses are designed to address the irregular curvature of the cornea typical in astigmatism.