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Astigmatism - Eye Conditions

People with astigmatism have poor near and distant vision. They do not perceive the contrasts between horizontal, vertical and diagonal lines in the same way.

Astigmatism is always accompanied by other visual impairment, such as Myopia, hyperopia and Presbyopia.

DESCRIPTION

Astigmatism is usually caused by an irregularly-shaped cornea that is slightly oval, rather than round, and oblong rather than spherical.

Astigmatism - cause

SOLUTION

Astigmatism can be corrected using a cylindrical lens whose curvature offsets the corneal irregularity.

Astigmatism - solution