The eye defect astigmatism can be corrected by using

Concave lens

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Convex lens

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Cylindrical lens

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Solution

The correct option is C Cylindrical lens
Astigmatism is caused by an irregular curvature of the eye's cornea or lens, such a person cannot see all the direction equally well. Astigmatism is corrected by using cylindrical lens.

 Hence, $(C)$ is the correct answer.

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