Astigmatism, derived from Greek meaning "without spot," refers to a common refractive condition that decreases acuity. Astigmatism has both a magnitude and a direction, or axis, unlike spherical ...

The astigmatic dial test is straightforward and quick to ... any lines that appear bolder or blurrier than initially could indicate astigmatism, reports the Mirror. On the NHS website, it states ...

He said: “I've got astigmatism – I kept telling people I had stigmata, like the wounds of Christ. Get over yourself, Alan.” He continued: “I had a bit of a health scare. I went to Moorfields [eye ...