as in eyesight
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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
The laser can also correct astigmatism (an abnormal curvature at the front surface of the lens that causes blurry vision).
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
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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
The laser can also correct astigmatism (an abnormal curvature at the front surface of the lens that causes blurry vision).
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for astigmatism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for astigmatism
Noun
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Farley, a former New York City health commissioner who teaches at Tulane University, acknowledged that many factors contribute to falls, including the physical impairments and deteriorating eyesight associated with advancing age; alcohol abuse; and tripping hazards in people’s homes.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Doctors later explained that the growth was pressing against her optic nerve, threatening her eyesight.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Maya Davis,
CNN,
4 Aug. 2024
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Be sure to keep an eye on your forecast and cover any sensitive plants when frost is a threat.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Astigmatism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astigmatism. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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