The Eye Basics
What part of the eye controls how much light enters?
What is the pupil
Name one way to correct astigmatism.
What is Glasses, contact lenses, or surgery
What does the prefix “a-” mean?
What is Without or not
One common symptom of astigmatism?
What is Blurry vision
How often should you get an eye exam?
What is Every 1–2 years
What part of the eye focuses light onto the retina?
Astigmatism is an eye disease.
What is False
What does the root “opt-” refer to?
What is Eye or vision
What causes astigmatism?
What is Irregularly shaped cornea or lens
What helps prevent eye strain?
What is taking screen breaks
What is the clear outer layer of the eye called?
What is the cornea
What does astigmatism cause?
What is Blurry or distorted vision
What does the suffix “-ism” mean?
What is A condition or state
Can you be born with astigmatism?
What is Yes
Why should you wear prescribed lenses?
What is to correct blurry vision and prevent strain
What is the colored part of the eye?
What is the iris
What is astigmatism?
What is a vision problem caused by an irregularly shaped cornea or lens
Break down “astigmatism” into its word parts.
What is a- (without), stigma (point), -ism (condition)
What can worsen astigmatism over time?
What is Eye injury or surgery
What type of doctor treats astigmatism?
What is an Optometrist or ophthalmologist
What converts light into signals the brain understands?
What is the retina
What test measures corneal curvature?
What is Keratometry
Define the root “corne-”.
What does it refer to the cornea
What other conditions can occur with astigmatism?
What is Nearsightedness or farsightedness
True or False: Astigmatism can always be cured.
What is False (it can be corrected, not cured)