astigmatism
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/
noun 2
Collocations
2ADJ.
correct, strong
PREP.
in
Definitions
noun
1
A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
2
A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.
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Synonyms
noun — (optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays fro
- astigmia
noun — (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irr
- astigmia
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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Contact lenses are more able to correct strong astigmatism.
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I have astigmatism.
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She wore glasses because she had astigmatism.
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Tom has astigmatism.
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I have an astigmatism in both eyes.
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