Q. Which type of lenses are prescribed for the correction of astigmatism of the human eye?

A
convex
B
plane
C
concave
D
cylindrical
Solution:

Cylindrical type of lenses is prescribed for the correction of astigmatism of the human eye.

A keratometer may also be used to estimate astigmatism by finding the difference in power between the two primary meridians of the cornea.

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