Astigmatism usually occurs when the
A) eye is elongated.
B) eye is shortened.
C) cornea is misshapen.
D) lens becomes clouded.

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Astigmatism occurs when the cornea (the clear outer layer of the eye) is misshapen, which causes blurry or distorted vision. This misshapen cornea results in light being refracted unevenly, leading to difficulty in focusing on both near and far objects.

Astigmatism Usually Occurs When the