Astigmatic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- People who are astigmatic may see distorted or blurred vision at all distances and may have trouble seeing both near and far objects clearly.
- Her astigmatic condition required her to wear corrective lenses that compensated for the irregular shape of her cornea.
- Astigmatic patients may need to have a comprehensive eye exam to determine the best course of treatment for their condition.
- After her LASIK surgery, the patient still experienced some astigmatic aberrations, requiring further correction with additional treatment.
- Because the astigmatic defect is due to irregularities in the cornea, surgeons use special diagnostic equipment to create a precise map of the cornea before surgery.