Astigmia

Introduction: Astigmia

Description of Astigmia

Astigmia: (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea.
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Astigmia: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Astigmia:

• SYN
• Astigmatism (31 causes)

Terms associated with Astigmia:

Terms Similar to Astigmia:

• astigmatism

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More specific terms for Astigmia:

• keratectasia
• keratoconus

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Broader terms for Astigmia

• ametropia

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Astigmia

The following list attempts to classify Astigmia into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• ametropia
• vision defect,visual defect,visual disorder,visual impairment
• disability,disablement,handicap,impairment
• bad condition,poor shape,unfitness
• health problem,ill health,unhealthiness
• pathological state
• condition,status
• state

Source: WordNet 2.1

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