Dr. Everett answers the question: 'What's Astigmatism And How Common Is It?' Aug. 24, 2009— -- Question: What is astigmatism and how common is it? Answer ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the cornea) and focusing it onto the "film" at the back of the eye (retina). To get a clear picture, the eyeball and all of its ...

Both astigmatism and myopia are issues that can affect a person’s vision. While they have similar symptoms and treatments are largely the same, they are distinct ocular conditions. Astigmatism and ...

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People with astigmatism may see more glare around lights than those without the condition. This glare may be particularly noticeable at night and may make it difficult to see and drive at night.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many patients desire a refractive correction at the same time as cataract ...