Australian English Meaning of astigmatism

astigmatism

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Definitions and Meaning of astigmatism in English

Wordnet

astigmatism (n)

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people

(optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point

Webster

astigmatism (n.)

A defect of the eye or of a lens, in consequence of which the rays derived from one point are not brought to a single focal point, thus causing imperfect images or indistinctness of vision.

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astigmatism

(ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people, (optics) defect in an optical syste

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