astigmatic

/ˌæstɪɡˈmætɪk/
adjective
  1. Having a condition in which the eye does not focus light evenly, causing blurred or distorted vision.
    • Her astigmatic eyes make it hard to read small print without glasses.
    • Astigmatic people often see lines as wavy or unclear.
    • The optometrist said he is slightly astigmatic in his left eye.
noun
  1. A person who has astigmatism.
    • Many astigmatics need special contact lenses to correct their vision.
    • The clinic offers laser surgery for astigmatics.
    • He is an astigmatic and gets headaches if he doesn't wear his glasses.
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