What is Astigmatism? Causes, Symptoms, Types & Treatment
What Is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is a common eye problem where the eyeball isn’t perfectly round. It may be slightly football-shaped or look like the back of a spoon instead, which can cause blurry vision. In a normal eye, the cornea and lens work together to focus light rays evenly, ensuring clear vision. However, an irregularly shaped cornea or lens can cause it to bend more in one direction. Since light doesn’t focus on the retina properly, objects may seem blurry, wavy, or out of focus, especially at a distance.
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