Glossary of Eye Definitions and Glasses Terms
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism refers to an abnormality in the curvature of the cornea of the eye or the shape of the eyeās lens, causing imperfect vision. Eye astigmatism is fairly common, though may go unnoticed if the astigmatism vision is not pronounced enough to require treatment. Astigmatism treatments can include wearing corrective lenses or, in more severe types of astigmatism, in corrective surgery.