astigmatism

/əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm/
noun
  1. A common eye condition that causes blurred or distorted vision because the cornea or lens is not perfectly curved.
    • People with astigmatism often see lights as streaky or stretched at night.
    • My doctor told me that my blurry vision is caused by astigmatism.
    • She got special glasses to correct her astigmatism.
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