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Astigmatism is the most common vision problem. It may accompany nearsightedness or farsightedness. It is usually caused by an irregularly shaped cornea, but sometimes it is the result of an irregularly shaped lens. Either type can be corrected by eyeglasses, contact lenses, or refractive surgery.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.
There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
Thyroid conditions may make getting pregnant impossible.
Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.