Understanding Astigmatism

Most of us have probably heard about astigmatism, but what does it really mean…  Astigmatism (uh-STIG-muh-tiz-um) is a type of refractive error resulting in blurry, distorted vision.  Typically, someone with astigmatism may have trouble differentiating a “c” from an “o” or they may experience shadows around words or objects, often mistaken for double vision.   Astigmatism is the result of an irregularly shaped cornea or lens – i