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Astigmatism is a common focusing difference that can affect clarity at distance and near.
Read informationAn irregular corneal surface can distort vision in ways that ordinary spectacles or soft lenses do not fully correct.
Read informationWhat an irregular corneal surface means, why spectacles may not fully correct it and how assessment guides optical and referral pathways.
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