All astigmatism is not the same. There are two main types: Horizontal astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped like a ...

Astigmatism occurs when the eye is shaped more like an oval than a sphere, causing blurry vision. Astigmatism affects about one in three Americans and it occurs more frequently as you age.

Whether you prefer dailies or monthlies, have astigmatism, or tend to get dry eyes, here are the best contact lenses ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity ...

Astigmatism, derived from Greek meaning "without spot," refers to a common refractive condition that decreases acuity. Astigmatism has both a magnitude and a direction, or axis, unlike spherical ...

To meet or exceed patient expectations, cataract surgeons must pay increasing attention to the management of pre-existing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery. Pre-existing corneal ...

In a cohort of 21,655 children ages 6 to 8 years, the prevalence rate of refractive astigmatism of at least 1.0 diopter (D) increased from 21.4% in 2015 to 34.7% in 2022-2023, and corneal ...

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% pre ...