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Astigmatism MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


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 or irregular curvature of the CORNEA (Corneal astigmatism) and/or the EYE LENS (Lenticular astigmatism) resulting in REFRACTIVE ERROR.
Entry Term(s)
Corneal Astigmatism
Hyperopic Astigmatism
Lenticular Astigmatism
Mixed Astigmatism
Myopic Astigmatism
Oblique Astigmatism
NLM Classification #
WW 310
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2021/10/18
Astigmatism Preferred
Corneal Astigmatism Narrower
Lenticular Astigmatism Narrower
Oblique Astigmatism Narrower
Myopic Astigmatism Narrower
Hyperopic Astigmatism Narrower
Mixed Astigmatism Narrower
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