astigmatism Meaning and Definition
1. n. (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
2. n. (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea
Astigmatism is a type of refractive error in which the eye does not focus light evenly on the retina. This results in distorted or blurred vision at all distances.
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