noun
- A refractive error of the eye in which the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing blurred or distorted vision at all distances.
Usage: Medical/optical term; Also called astigmatism
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with astigmia after failing the vision screening.
- Astigmia can be corrected with specially designed eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- Many people have mild astigmia that does not significantly affect their daily vision.
- The eye doctor detected astigmia during the routine examination.
- Astigmia often occurs alongside myopia or hyperopia.