Meaning & Definition of Astigmatism in English
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Astigmatism
/əstɪgmətɪzəm/
noun
1. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea
- Common in nearsighted people
synonym:
- astigmatism,
- astigmia
2. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
synonym:
- astigmatism,
- astigmia
Examples of using
I have astigmatism.