Definition of Astigmatism
Astigmatism
a·stig·ma·tism
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(noun)
a deviation or defect in the spherical curvature of an eye or lens that distorts images, refracts light to prevent it from coming into focus;
e.g. Those with astigmatism see lights as bursting streaks without corrective lenses.
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