astigmatism

• Defecto visual que causa visión borrosa, generalmente debido a una curvatura irregular de la córnea; también se aplica a un defecto similar en sistemas ópticos donde los rayos de luz de un punto no convergen en un solo foco.

A medical condition affecting the eyesight, typically caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea, leading to blurred vision; also refers to a similar defect in optical systems where light rays from a single point do not converge at a single focal point.

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1. Eye conditionB2formalmedical

   A common vision condition caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens, leading to blurred or distorted vision.

   Astigmatismo (condición ocular)

   • The optometrist diagnosed her with astigmatism during the eye exam.
   • People with astigmatism often see lines as wavy or blurry.
   • Corrective lenses can effectively treat astigmatism.

2. Optical defectC1formalscientific

   A defect in a lens or optical system where light rays from a single point fail to meet at a single focal point, causing image distortion.

   Astigmatismo (defecto óptico)

   • The telescope's astigmatism was corrected by adjusting the lens alignment.
   • Astigmatism in microscopes can reduce image clarity.
   • Engineers minimized astigmatism in the camera's optical system.