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  2. Wikipedia:Things to avoid when writing essays - Wikipedia

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    Avoid using jargon. Assume that new users will read the essay, and not just experienced ones. Essays are regularly quoted on article talk pages, and it's possible for a newcomer to stumble on one. Avoid using shortcuts within an essay. Instead, write out the full name of the policy or guideline. Examples:

  3. Astigmatism (optical systems) - Wikipedia

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    Astigmatism can be often corrected by glasses with a lens that has different radii of curvature in different planes (a cylindrical lens), contact lenses, or refractive surgery. [5] Astigmatism is quite common. Studies have shown that about one in three people suffers from it. [6] [7] [8] The prevalence of astigmatism increases with age. [9]

  4. Aberrations of the eye - Wikipedia

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    Besides, there is strong evidence of compensation for aberrations between the cornea and intraocular optics in cases of astigmatism (horizontal/vertical) and horizontal coma. The balance of corneal and internal aberrations is a typical example of creating two coupling optical systems. [5]

  5. Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch - Wikipedia

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    The advice in this guideline is not limited to the examples provided and should not be applied rigidly. If a word can be replaced by one with less potential for misunderstanding, it should be. [ 1 ] Some words have specific technical meanings in some contexts and are acceptable in those contexts, e.g. claim in law .

  6. Three-mirror anastigmat - Wikipedia

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    This allows a larger useful field of view, and the remaining astigmatism is symmetrical around the distorted objects, allowing astrometry across the wide field of view. However, the astigmatism can be reduced by including a third curved optical element. When this element is a mirror, the result is a three-mirror anastigmat.

  7. Visual impairment - Wikipedia

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    Visual or vision impairment (VI or VIP) is the partial or total inability of visual perception.In the absence of treatment such as corrective eyewear, assistive devices, and medical treatment, visual impairment may cause the individual difficulties with normal daily tasks, including reading and walking. [6]

  8. Reading Like a Writer - Wikipedia

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    Prose discusses the question of whether writing can be taught. She answers the question by suggesting that although writing workshops can be helpful, the best way to learn to write is to read. Closely reading books, Prose studied word choice and sentence construction. Close reading helped her solve difficult obstacles in her own writing.

  9. Lists of books - Wikipedia

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    List of books by G. K. Chesterton; List of books by Agatha Christie; List of books by Jacques Derrida; List of works by Neil Gaiman; List of books by William Gibson; List of books by Graham Greene; List of books by Clive Hamilton; List of books by Friedrich Hayek; List of works by Søren Kierkegaard; List of works by Stephen King; List of books ...