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  2. Astigmatism - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

    www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/astigmatism/symptoms-causes/syc-20353835

    Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of the eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. Astigmatism occurs when either the front surface of the eye (cornea) or the lens inside the eye has mismatched curves.

  3. What Is Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

    www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-astigmatism

    Astigmatism is an imperfection in the curvature of your eye’s cornea or lens. With astigmatism your vision is blurry at all distances.

  4. Astigmatism: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - WebMD

    www.webmd.com/eye-health/astigmatism-eyes

    Astigmatism is a condition where the cornea (the front part of the eye) isn't perfectly round, causing light to bend unevenly and making vision blurry or distorted.

  5. Astigmatism: Symptoms, Tests & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/8576

    Astigmatism is a common type of refractive error. It means that some part of your eye (either the cornea or lens) is more curved than it should be. This altered eye shape makes your vision blurry. Most cases of astigmatism can be treated with corrective lenses like eyeglasses or contact lenses.

  6. Astigmatism - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a type of refractive error due to rotational asymmetry in the eye's refractive power. This results in distorted or blurred vision at any distance. [1] . Other symptoms can include eyestrain, headaches, and trouble driving at night. [1] . Astigmatism often occurs at birth and can change or develop later in life. [5] .

  7. Astigmatism - National Eye Institute

    www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health/eye-conditions-and-diseases/astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a common eye problem that can make your vision blurry or distorted. It happens when your cornea (the clear front layer of your eye) or lens (an inner part of your eye that helps the eye focus) has a different shape than normal. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of astigmatism.

  8. Astigmatism is a common vision problem caused by an error in the shape of the cornea. Learn about the different types, their symptoms, and how they're treated.

  9. Astigmatism: Causes, Definition, Types, Treatment - All About...

    www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/astigmatism.htm

    Astigmatism is a condition that causes blurry, fuzzy or distorted vision at any distance. It is caused by imperfections in the curvature of the cornea or the lens (or both). Learn about the 3 types of astigmatism

  10. What Is Astigmatism? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Vision Center

    www.visioncenter.org/refractive-errors/astigmatism

    Astigmatism is a common and treatable eye condition that occurs when either the cornea or the lens has an irregular shape. It’s a type of refractive error that causes blurred vision at all distances. You can have astigmatism in one or both eyes, and it’s often present at birth.

  11. Astigmatism - National Eye Institute

    www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/FactsAbout_ASTIGMATISM_2013.pdf

    What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a common type of refractive error. It is a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly onto the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. What is refraction? Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through one object to another.