astigmatism
noun
- an irregularity in the curvature of a lens, including the lens of the eye, so that light rays from an object do not meet in a single focal point, resulting in an indistinct or distorted image
- distorted view or judgment, as because of bias
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(ə-stĭgˈmə-tĭzˌəm)
noun A visual defect in which the unequal curvature of one or more refractive surfaces of the eye, usually the cornea, prevents light rays from focusing clearly at one point on the retina, resulting in blurred vision.
Related Forms:
- asˌtig·matˈic (ăsˌtĭg-mătˈĭk) adjective & n.
- asˌtig·matˈi·cal·ly adverb
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