Astigmatic

/ˌæstɪɡˈmætɪk/ adjective

Relating to or affected by astigmatism, an eye condition where vision is blurry because light doesn't focus properly on the retina.

From Greek 'a-' (without) plus 'stigma' (point, focus) plus -ic (adjective suffix). The term emerged in 19th-century optometry as scientists developed precise ways to measure vision defects.

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