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 noticed that your vision is becoming increasingly blurry, there's a chance you have this common eye 'imperfection'.

Regular astigmatism is the most common (Alamy/PA) Regular astigmatism is the most common. It typically comes from changes in the shape of the cornea. Instead of being round, it is more oval, like a ...

Around 40 percent of people have eyeballs that aren't smooth or round, which gets in the way of light passing through.

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 ...

Regular astigmatism is the most common. It typically comes from changes in the shape of the cornea. Instead of being round, it is more oval, like a football or an egg. We don’t fully understand why ...

We don’t fully understand why some people develop regular astigmatism, but it’s partly due to genetics. Irregular astigmatism is rarer.