Astigmatism
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Astigmatism Fully Explained
Astigmatism is a common problem that affects the eyes. It means that the eye is slightly out of shape. Instead of being a round shape as most eyes are, it is actually more of an oval shape. There is not usually just one misalignment in most cases of astigmatism but two because there are generally two curves in the cornea, a steeper curve and a shallower curve. This means that the light does not focus on just one point in the eye. It can mean Read More... -
Astigmatism And Contact Lenses
Long years ago, many people knew that they won’t be able to correct their vision by wearing contact lenses. But now, Astigmatism can be corrected using tropic contact lenses. Moreover, you can have the choice among brands, materials, replacement schedules and also colored ones. At the beginning, you have to know what the meaning of Astigmatism is. Astigmatism occurs when the cornea (part of the eye) is oval not round. By this way, problems occ Read More... -
What Is Astigmatism And Why Do I Have It?
Astigmatism is a fairly common condition of the eye with approximately 1 in 6 people being affected in the United States. First of all, astigmatism affects the cornea of the eye, which is a transparent layer forming the front of the eye. A healthy cornea is spherical and is usually compared to a basketball. Astigmatism is when the cornea becomes misshapen and begins to look more like a football. So what does this mean? Most astigmatisms have Read More...
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