aniseikonia

noun

Definition of aniseikonianext
as in astigmatism

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  1. astigmatism
  2. strabismus
  3. diplopia
  4. squint
Noun
  • Keratoconus often causes high degrees of irregular astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that leads to blurry vision.
    — Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
  • Benjamin Franklin would invent bifocals in 1874, Thomas Young would spot the uneven curvature of the cornea (astigmatism) in 1801, and steel wire would be developed in metal frames after 1837.
    — Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of astigmatism
Noun
  • The teen now hopes that EYEVA could one day help those with strabismus on a large scale, and perhaps prevent many from needing invasive corrective surgery.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).
    — Laura Schober, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of strabismus
Noun
  • Along with numerous other broken bones, as well as the psychological and physiological trauma of his recurring episodes of diplopia, his entire career looked to be in jeopardy.
    — Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
  • Understandably, strabismus is frequently accompanied by diplopia, or double vision.
    — Peter Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2017
Definition of diplopia
Noun
  • The squint-to-see style is the ultimate optical illusion that will make your legs look miles long.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
  • Thinking back on the last two years of his life full of album releases, filming schedules and tour dates, Finn Wolfhard requires squint-inducing concentration to keep it all straight.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of squint
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