Astigmatism
By Isabella Sara Novack
Reviewed by
Maria Horan FBDO
Maria holds a BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has over 17 years of optical experience.
Astigmatism - A common vision condition that consists in a refractive error due to the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye), lens, or both being too curved. This causes light to focus unevenly on the retina, resulting in blurred or distorted vision at all distances. Corrective lenses or minimally-invasive surgery can typically address this issue, providing clearer vision.