Astigmatism of the eye might be the most misunderstood vision problem. Even the name is challenging to many people, who incorrectly call it “stigmatism.” In Malay, it is often referred to as “silau”. How Does Astigmatism Effect the Eye Like Myopia, which is nearsightedness and farsightedness, astigmatism is a refractive error. To put it simply, astigmatism effects the eyes by making your eye or eyes have problems focusing on lights. It is not an eye health problem but a simple problem with focusing on lights. What is Refractive Error Normally, the cornea and lens are smooth and curved equally in all directions, helping to focus light rays sharply onto the retina at the back of the eye. However, if your cornea or lens has an irregular curvature, light rays aren’t…
