Astigmatism, a common eye condition, affects about 1/3 of the population; around 70% of eyeglass prescriptions include an astigmatism correction.

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Optometry Corneal Topographer Showing an Eye and Cornea on Screen

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-offset-key="87abn-0-0"><span data-text="true">Eyes are complex globe-shaped organs about the size of ping-pong balls. Basically, the human eye works much like a digital camera. This is because of how it focuses incoming light to make a clear picture. Although the eye is </span></span><span class="qualifier"><span data-offset-key="87abn-1-0"><span data-text="true">just</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="87abn-2-0"><span data-text="true"> one part of the larger visual system.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2m41j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2m41j-0-0"><span data-text="true">The eyelid protects the eye and blinks often to keep the eyeball moist and clean. The cornea, a clear dome-like structure, covers the iris and the pupil. The cornea directs and focuses light rays which provides us with sharp vision.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="60uod-0-0"><span data-offset-key="60uod-0-0"><span data-text="true">The iris is the colorful part of the eye. More than giving us a distinct appearance, it performs a critical task. It consists of muscles that change shape and controls how much light goes through the pupil. The pupil is the black circle in the middle of the iris.</span></span></div>
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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="60uod-0-0">Eye health is an important and often overlooked part of a check-up. For those who do not require glasses, an optometrist is not part of their regular health visits. However, an optometrist does more than just test for eyesight. They perform a battery of tests for your eyeball's internal health and natural reflexes. If it has been a few years since your last optometrist visit, consider making an appointment soon. Many of us rely on our eyes for just about everything.</div>

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