What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregularly curved cornea, meaning that images do not form “on” the retina but instead in front of or behind it, distorting the image.

Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregularly curved cornea, meaning that images do not form “on” the retina but instead in front of or behind it, distorting the image.
Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly curved cornea.
A common symptom of astigmatism is blurry vision. Symptoms also include eye fatigue, headaches and distorted peripheral vision.
Astigmatism is diagnosed with a comprehensive eye exam, including a refraction assessment and an eye health exam.
Astigmatism is corrected by glasses, contact lenses or laser surgery.
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