How to Say "Astigmatism" in Spanish

astigmatismo

/astiɡmaˈtismo/masculine

The Spanish word for astigmatism is astigmatismo.

astigmatismo is a noun used to describe a vision disorder.

Meaning: disorder of the vision (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some countries, especially within Latin America, you may encounter the term Astigmatismo refractivo.

astigmatismo is a masculine noun.

/astiɡmaˈtismo/

When discussing astigmatismo with an optometrist, a Spanish speaker will use the word graduación to refer to the strength of the corrective lens required.
While astigmatismo refers to vision, the Spanish word estigma shares a similar root and is used to describe a social 'stigma' or mark of disgrace.
Because the suffix -ismo is used for both medical conditions and ideologies, astigmatismo follows the same morphological pattern as capitalismo or optimismo.

Tengo astigmatismo.
I have astigmatism.
This sentence is useful for stating that you have astigmatismo.
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El astigmatismo puede afectar la visión en diferentes distancias.
Astigmatism can affect vision at different distances.
Los lentes correctivos son comunes en personas astigmáticas.
Corrective lenses are common in individuals with astigmatism.
Mi hermana tiene problemas de visión debido al astigmatismo.
My sister has vision problems due to astigmatism.
El astigmatismo corneal puede ser corregido con cirugía láser.
Corneal astigmatism can be corrected with laser surgery.
Los lentes graduados pueden ayudar con el astigmatismo refractivo.
Prescription glasses can help with refractive astigmatism.
El astigmatismo causa visión borrosa.
Astigmatism causes blurry vision.
Mi doctor me diagnosticó astigmatismo.
My doctor diagnosed me with astigmatism.

Mateo and Sofía are discussing their eye exams.

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