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What to do if i have an astigmatism. is it a high astigmatism?
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Astigmatism: It's hard to know the severity of astigmatism without an eye exam. Astigmatism is one type of refractive error. Myopia (or nearsightedness), hyperopa (or farsightedness), and astigmatism all can cause refractive error which is what causes a patient to require glasses or contact lenses to see better. Astigmatism is typically when the cornea is shaped more like a football than a basketball.
Answered 5/28/2014
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