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Astigmatism is a refractive error which causes blurred or distorted vision. It is one of the most common vision problems. Astigmatism usually occurs when the front surface of the eye, the cornea, has an irregular curvature.
This irregular shape prevents light from focusing properly on the back of the eye, the retina. As a result, a person's vision may be blurred at all distances. Normally the cornea is smooth and equally curved in all directions. With astigmatism, the cornea is "warped", meaning it curves more in one direction and objects appear somewhat indistinct and slanted.It can occur with or without shortsightedness or long-sightedness. |
Latest Publication and Research on Astigmatism - Updated on 12/06/2011
Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Five Asian Cohorts Identifies PDGFRA as a Susceptibility Locus for Corneal Astigmatism. - Published by PubMed
In vivo assessment of higher-order aberrations after AcrySof toric intraocular lens implantation: a comparative study. - Published by PubMed
Refractive profile in oculocutaneous albinism and its correlation with final visual outcome. - Published by PubMed
Outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty following successful and failed 'big bubble' - Published by PubMed
Minimizing surgically induced astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery using a square posterior limbal incision. - Published by PubMed
Genome-Wide Meta-Analysis of Five Asian Cohorts Identifies PDGFRA as a Susceptibility Locus for Corneal Astigmatism. - Published by PubMed
In vivo assessment of higher-order aberrations after AcrySof toric intraocular lens implantation: a comparative study. - Published by PubMed
Refractive profile in oculocutaneous albinism and its correlation with final visual outcome. - Published by PubMed
Outcomes of deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty following successful and failed 'big bubble' - Published by PubMed
Minimizing surgically induced astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery using a square posterior limbal incision. - Published by PubMed
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Posted by:
gee33(Guest)
Posted on: 03/12/2010 I would like to know how can you treat astigmatism and how to get rid of it?
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parkstreet(Guest)
Posted on: 07/09/2009 When ret is done on young borns and astigmatism is present and the heredity factor is eliminated , can we then postulate that if the astigmatism is corneal,it could have formed during the development fase before birth ? Ie development in a confined space or passive baby/mom that may cause the developing front surface of the eye to in a particular "pressurized" position for too long.Also is the prevelance of higher astigmatism more with twins due "confined space". nick |
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