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What does astigmatism mean?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Not spherical: Astigmatism means that the front window of the eye, the cornea, is not spherical. It is shaped like the side of an egg. Astigmatism is normal.

Answered 1/26/2013

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