Astigmatism
Current as of: December 18, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Christopher Joseph Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology
AstigmatismAstigmatism is an abnormal curvature of the clear outer covering of the eye (cornea), causing blurry vision. The cornea directs light rays into the eye and focuses them on the light-sensitive retina at the back of the eye. If the surface of the cornea is irregular, light rays may not focus properly on the back of the eye. Vision problems caused by astigmatism can be treated with eyeglasses, contact lenses, or surgery. Current as of: December 18, 2019 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Christopher Joseph Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology |
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