In astigmatism, the cornea (the clear dome that covers your eye) or the lens (which focuses light rays on the light-sensitive ...

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea—the transparent front surface of the eye—has an irregular shape, resembling a football rather than a perfectly round basketball. This uneven curvature causes light ...

People with astigmatism may see more glare around lights than those without the condition. This glare may be particularly noticeable at night and may make it difficult to see and drive at night.

Despite Carr’s ordeal, astigmatism is relatively common, affecting about 1 in 3 people. It is where the curvature of the eye ...