Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error where one or more of the eye’s surfaces are not smooth and/or ...

If you’ve ever gone to the optometrist and been told that your eyes aren’t perfectly round, you’re not alone. According to a report published in Science Direct, approximately 40% of people worldwide ...

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 ...

Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped more like an oval than a sphere, which distorts the light that enters causing blurry vision. Astigmatism is fairly common, affecting about one in three ...

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% ...

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 ...

Winter brings short days and dark nights as well as poor weather conditions. These conditions combined mean that driving can become trickier - especially if your vision isn’t perfect.

Hypermetropia and presbyopia are both forms of refractive error and cause blurred vision. They have different causes and require different treatments. Are objects far ...

If you’ve ever walked out of an eye exam clutching a fresh prescription, wondering what all those numbers and abbreviations mean, you’re not alone. Eye prescriptions often look like a jumble of pluses ...