Astigmatism is an out-of-roundness of one or more surfaces in the eye’s optical system.
An eye with no astigmatism is spherical in shape, like a marble. On the other hand an eye with astigmatism has a distorted shape, slightly like a grape.
In lesser degrees this can cause strain and discomfort after visual concentration; while in higher degrees astigmatism causes images at all distances to be distorted or blurred.
For more information on astigmatism or any other disorder of the eye, contact your local John Granata optometrists direct on 02 9630 8700.