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What are the differences between astigmatism & myopia?
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See below: Myopia, or nearsightedness, is usually caused by the eye being longer than the focusing power. Astigmatism is when the cornea (the front window of the eye) is not spherical - more like a football than a basketball.
Answered 11/27/2017
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