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Astigmatism MeSH Descriptor Data 2022


MeSH Heading
Astigmatism
Tree Number(s)
C11.744.212
Unique ID
D001251
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001251
Scope Note
Unequal curvature of the refractive surfaces of the eye. Thus a point source of light cannot be brought to a point focus on the retina but is spread over a more or less diffuse area. This results from the radius of curvature in one plane being longer or shorter than the radius at right angles to it. (Dorland, 27th ed)
NLM Classification #
WW 310
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2012/07/03
Astigmatism Preferred
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