as in eyesight
medical
a problem with the eye that prevents a person from seeing clearly
He needed to wear glasses because of his astigmatism.
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Recent Examples of astigmatism
For instance, people with astigmatism benefit from toric lenses.
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Malana Vantyler, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This changes how light enters the eye and often leads to irregular astigmatism.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
Bonus facts: Webb wears contact lenses and without them is considered legally blind due to severe astigmatism....
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Toric IOLs: These lenses correct for astigmatism and are available in monofocal, multifocal, and EDOF form.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for astigmatism
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Claire Lai said her father has lost more than 10 kilograms in less than a year and now suffers from diabetes, heart issues, high blood pressure, failing eyesight and hearing, and other visible ailments.—
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During the hearing, Stacey confirmed that concerns about Price's eyesight had been raised with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in 2023, but that a resulting test did not provide enough evidence to take away his license, according to the outlets.—
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Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).—
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One of his conditions, strabismus,has also been reported by researchers to be behind the genius of Leonardo da Vinci, allowing the painter to perceive the world differently and facilitating his accurate depiction of three-dimensional objects on flat surfaces.—
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Police described Watson as 6-foot-1 and weighing 227 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
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The youngest Alford brother, however, opened some eyes.—
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“Astigmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatism. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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