If the cornea has an uneven shape to it, then some light rays will be bent more than other light rays. This is called astigmatism. These corneas are shaped more like a football or a barrel. This may lead to some light being focused in front of the retina and/or some light behind. Depending on the amount of astigmatism, this person might need corrective lenses to see clearly at a distance and/or up close.
Loading...
SHARE
Astigmatism
Clip Number: 4 of 9
Presentation: Common Eye Conditions, Tests, and Procedures
The following reviewers and/or references were utilized in the creation of this video:
Reviewed By: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Video Link:
Embed Code:
Common Eye Conditions, Tests, and Procedures
Related Eyes Video Presentations
Related Eyes Articles
- Cataract Surgery
- Eye Exam
- LASIK
- Vitrectomy
- Blepharitis
- Cataracts
- Detached Retina
- Macular Hole
- Macular Pucker
- Alcaftadine
- Alphagan P
- Betoptic
- Bimatoprost
- Brimonidine
- Brimonidine/Timolol
- Brinzolamide
- Ciloxan
- Dorzolamide
- Dorzolamide/Timolol
- Iquix
- Ketotifen
- Latanoprost
- Levobunolol
- Levofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
- Lotemax
- Lutein
- Maxidex
- Metipranolol
- Moxeza
- Ocuflox
- Ocupress
- Ozurdex
- Pegaptanib
- Ranibizumab
- Restasis
- Tafluprost
- Timolol
- Tobradex
- Travoprost
- Vitamin A
- Voltaren Ophthalmic
- Zymar
- Zymaxid
- Dry Eyes