1. having or relating to astigmatism, a condition where the eye cannot focus light evenly onto the retina
Usage: medical
2. relating to or correcting astigmatism in optical instruments
Usage: technical; optics

Examples

• The doctor prescribed astigmatic lenses to correct her vision problems.
• His astigmatic eyes made it difficult to read small print without glasses.
• The telescope uses an astigmatic mirror to reduce optical distortion.
• She needed special astigmatic contact lenses for clear vision.
• The astigmatic correction in her prescription was quite strong.
• Modern astigmatic lenses are much thinner than older versions.