English dictionary
astigmatic
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Affected with, or pertaining to, astigmatism; as, <i>astigmatic</i> eyes; also, remedying astigmatism; as, <i>astigmatic</i> lenses.
Source: webster1913