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Astigmatism (2004)
Director: Jon Red
Cast: Robin Padilla, Albert Martinez, Francis Magalona, Epy Quizon
Runtime75 min
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Astigmatism an experimental digital film written and directed by independent filmmaker Jon Red. Shot on mini-digital video it stars Robin Padilla and tells the story from the point of view and through the eyes of Bien an assassin who suffers from astigmatism.
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Fans of gritty action films and experimental styles will appreciate the unique perspective of Astigmatism, director Jon Red's 2004 digital drama that follows the story of an assassin played by Robin Padilla who grapples with his visual impairment.
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Astigmatism is a type of refractive error due to rotational asymmetry in the eye's refractive power. The lens and cornea of an eye without astigmatism are nearly spherical, with only a single radius of curvature, and any refractive errors present can be corrected with simple glasses. In an eye with astigmatism, either the lens or the cornea is slightly egg-shaped, with higher curvature in one direction than the other. This gives distorted or blurred vision at any distance and requires corrective lenses that apply different optical powers at different rotational angles. Astigmatism can lead to symptoms that include eyestrain, headaches, and trouble driving at night. Astigmatism often is present at birth, but can change or develop later in life. If it occurs in early life and is left untreated, it may result in amblyopia.
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