If you have astigmatism, your vision may be blurry and distorted instead of sharp and crisp. In astigmatism, the cornea (the ...

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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 ...

Screen time and reduced outdoor activity during the pandemic may have lasting effects on children’s eye health, including changes in corneal curvature. Study: Prevalence and Severity of ...

Astigmatism prevalence in children increased post-pandemic, with refractive astigmatism rising from 23.4% pre-pandemic to 34.7% in 2022-2023. Corneal astigmatism prevalence rose from 59.7% pre ...

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