Stigmatism

Often incorrectly called "a stigmatism," it's actually one word -- astigmatism, meaning that the front surface of the eye (the cornea) is not exactly spherical.

"Stigmatism" is not correct. "Astigmatism" is correct.

Read these astigmatism articles:

• Astigmatism -- causes, symptoms and remedies
• Soft contact lenses to correct astigmatism

Astigmatism is generally accompanied by either myopia (nearsightedness) or hyperopia (farsightedness). Astigmatism (not stigmatism) can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, and laser eye surgery.

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