Antonyms of noun astigmatism

1 of 2 senses of astigmatism

Sense 2
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point)
       Antonym of stigmatism (Sense 2)
      => stigmatism -- ((optics) condition of an optical system (as a lens) in which light rays from a single point converge in a single focal point)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun astigmatism

2 senses of astigmatism

Sense 1
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people)
       => ametropia -- ((ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia)

Sense 2
astigmatism, astigmia -- ((optics) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point)
       => condition, status -- (a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations")

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