Medical Eye Conditions

Astigmatism

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Eye with and without Astigmatism

In an astigmatic eye, the surface of the eye is shaped like an oval more than a round sphere. The oval shape causes blurriness. The amount of astigmatism is measured in the second notation of the prescription. Astigmatism often accompanies myopia and hyperopia.

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