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What Is Astigmatism? : Astigmatism of the Human Eye

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Uploaded by on Nov 24, 2008

An astigmatism of the eye means that there are two focal points instead of one, which is caused by a cornea that isn't correctly rounded. Learn about astigmatism of the human eye, and how it can originate from the cornea or the natural lens, with information from an optometrist in this free video on human eye problems and disorders.

Expert: Dr. James W. Kirkconnell
Contact: www.bec2020.com
Bio: Dr. James W. Kirkconnell graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1984.
Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

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  • i have no problem with my eyes but yet i was told i have astigmatism and now i can't get color contacts.then i got an idea,put the contact with medicene in my i 1st then,put color contact over it.IS THE A GOOD IDEA.do u think its possible to get then custom made with color if it's a bad idea!?

  • I hate having it, it messes up my balance >:(

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