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AST in Health Meaning

The AST meaning in Health terms is "Astigmatism". There are 1 related meanings of the AST Health abbreviation.

AST on Health Full Forms

  1. Astigmatism Astigmatism is an optical defect in which vision is blurred due to the inability of the optics of the eye to focus a point object into a sharp focused image on the retina. This may be due to an irregular or toric curvature of the cornea or lens. The two types of astigmatism are regular and irregular. Irregular astigmatism is often caused by a corneal scar or scattering in the crystalline lens, and cannot be corrected by standard spectacle lenses, but can be corrected by contact lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. What does AST stand for Health?

    AST stands for Astigmatism in Health terms.

  2. What is the shortened form of Astigmatism in Health?

    The short form of "Astigmatism" is AST for Health.

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