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astigmatismo

[as-tig-ma-TIZ-mu]
nounmasculinepl: astigmatismos
astigmatism
1. A refractive error of the eye in which the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing blurred or distorted vision at all distances
The patient was diagnosed with astigmatism and prescribed corrective lenses.
O paciente foi diagnosticado com astigmatismo e prescrito lentes corretivas.
2. A visual defect where light rays do not focus evenly on the retina
Astigmatism can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses.
O astigmatismo pode ser corrigido com óculos ou lentes de contato.

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
astigmatismo
Standard term used in Brazil for the eye condition
Portugal
astigmatismo
Standard term used in Portugal for the eye condition
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