Astigmatism
Astigmatism is often found in combination with shortsightedness and farsightedness and contributes to blurry vision. This occurs because the cornea is shaped like a rugby ball rather than a soccer ball. Depending on how light rays enter the cornea, they may be focussed to different points – see the diagram below.
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Authored by Sheraz Daya MD FACP FACS FRCS(Ed) FRCOphth, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Medical Director, June 2019.
Next review due June 2025.