астигматизм

астигматизм

A misshape of the eye, where vision is blurred by an irregularly shaped cornea. The cornea, instead of being shaped like a sphere, is ellipsoidal (like an egg) and reduces the cornea’s ability to focus light.

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Eyewear; Glasses

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Eyewear; Glasses

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