Hypermetropia
//ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)məˈtɹəʊpɪə// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of hyperopia. countable, uncountable
- 2 abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects wordnet
Example
More examples"Finally it must be added, that if the ophthalmoscopic estimation of refraction is to be exact, mydriasis by atropine is required, when, as is known, even emmetropic eyes may show a slight degree of hypermetropia."
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὑπέρμετρος (hupérmetros, “excessive”) + ὀπός (opós) (genitive of ὄψ (óps, “eye”)) + -ia.
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