Astigmatism Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for astigmatism.
astigmatism
astigmatism
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/
astigmia
Examples
- Of course, I have an astigmatism.
- Against the rule astigmatism reverses the situation.
- Arcuate keratotomy is used to correct astigmatism.
- He is nearsighted and suffers from astigmatism.
- Accurate keratotomy is still popular to correct astigmatism.
- Astigmatism can be corrected with a pair of cylindrical lenses.
- In the human eye, a cylindrical error will result in on axis astigmatism.
- Javal's rule can then be used to compute the estimate of astigmatism.
- This optical shape gives rise to regular astigmatism in the eye.
- A large chalazion can cause astigmatism due to pressure on the cornea.
impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
noun
defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
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"A stick + A Miss. Missing the stick, not seeing it clearly."
"A stick + Mat + Ism. Without a stick, the mat's view is blurry and twisted."
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