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astigmatism

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I have a slight astigmatism in my left eye; so slight that it can't be corrected by contacts.

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Quick take

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of astigmatism gathered in one view.

noun

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

noun

(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for astigmatism.

noun

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

See also: astigmia

noun

(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

See also: astigmia

Example sentences

1

I have a slight astigmatism in my left eye; so slight that it can't be corrected by contacts.

2

My right eye ended up 20/15 but my left eye ended up being +1 and has some astigmatism that it never had.

3

I have an astigmatism, which makes tall narrow characters hard to read, especially at an angle.

4

Yes -- those are toric lenses, for correcting astigmatism.

5

One particular surgeon was not too old, his glasses corrected mild myopia and a slight astigmatism.

6

I cannot wear contacts due to a pretty strong astigmatism, it make them extremely uncomfortable.

7

I have an extremely mild astigmatism and unless I put my glasses on the new Helvetica Super Skinny just disappears into a fuzzy mess.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use astigmatism in a sentence?

I have a slight astigmatism in my left eye; so slight that it can't be corrected by contacts.

What does astigmatism mean?

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

What part of speech is astigmatism?

astigmatism is commonly used as noun.