Astigmatism is a common eye condition where the cornea (outermost eye layer) is irregular. The cornea is usually round like a sphere, but people with astigmatism have oval-shaped corneas. This shape ...

A viral tweet about astigmatism has Twitter users taking a second look at the quality of their eyesight. A recent tweet from user @UnusualFacts6 used two images to highlight what people see when they ...

Have your eyes been playing tricks on you? You might want to sit down for this. The Twitter account Unusual Facts has gone certified viral — with more than 70,000 reactions — after posting ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and been told your eye was shaped like a football? Or perhaps you’ve noticed your vision is becoming increasingly blurry or hard to focus? You ...

Astigmatism is a common problem that can affect your eyesight. An unusual shape of the cornea or lens affects how you perceive light. It can blur your vision and affect your ability to see well at ...

Have you ever gone to the optometrist for an eye test and were told your eye was shaped like a football? Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Or perhaps you've noticed ...

Astigmatism causes a person to experience distorted, blurry vision. Corrective contact lenses can help people with astigmatism to see more clearly, and many brands offer contact lenses for astigmatism ...

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Flora Hui works part-time in private practice as an optometrist. Angelina Duan works in private practice as an optometrist. The eye acts like a camera, capturing light through the front surface (the ...