Difference between revisions of Astigmatism

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 '''Astigmatism''' is a really annoying eye condition that means you have blur in a specific direction, or [[axis]]. Astigmatism is compensated with [[cylinder]] lenses.
-You have '''astigmatism''', maybe a lot of it, maybe only a little. Of course you want to deal with this as well. You need to start with understanding what causes it. Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. The first is called corneal astigmatism, which is the more common form, and the second is called lenticular astigmatism.
+Astigmatism often reduces spontaneously as myopia is corrected.
-Astigmatism often reduces spontaneously as myopia is corrected.
+==Understanding astigmatism==
+Astigmatism is caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. The first is called corneal astigmatism, which is the more common form, and the second is called lenticular astigmatism.
 ==Reducing astigmatism==