Basic Summary for Astigmatism

Main name of condition: Astigmatism

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What is Astigmatism?
  Brief description of Astigmatism: Vision impairment from irregularly shaped eye cornea or lens.
  Parent types of Astigmatism: Refractive Eye Disorders, Eye conditions, Lens disorders
  Organs Affected by Astigmatism: eye, lens (eye), cornea

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How many people get Astigmatism?
  Prevalance of Astigmatism: 45 million Americans (dubious estimate based on "two thirds of people with myopia also have astigmatism")
  Prevalance Rate of Astigmatism: approx 1 in 6 or 16.54% or 45 million people in USA [about data]

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What causes Astigmatism?
  Cause of Astigmatism: Misshapen eye's cornea or lens
  Causes of Astigmatism: see causes of Astigmatism

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What are the symptoms of Astigmatism?
  Symptoms of Astigmatism: see symptoms of Astigmatism

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How is it treated?
  Treatments for Astigmatism: see treatments for Astigmatism

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