What can be indicated by a condition of Astigmatism?

Astigmatism is primarily characterized by irregularities in the curvature of the cornea or lens of the eye. When the cornea or lens is not perfectly spherical, it results in light being focused unevenly on the retina, leading to distorted or blurred vision at all distances. This condition can manifest with symptoms such as difficulty seeing fine details, continual squinting, and visual fatigue. The other options reference different vision-related issues: inability to distinguish colors pertains to color blindness, lack of focus at distant objects typically describes myopia (nearsightedness), and permanent loss of peripheral vision relates to conditions like glaucoma. Understanding the specific characteristics of astigmatism is key to recognizing and addressing this common refractive error.