ametropia

American

[am-i-troh-pee-uh] / ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi ə /

noun

Ophthalmology.

faulty refraction of light rays by the eye, as in astigmatism or myopia.

ametropia British

/ ˌæmɪˈtrəʊpɪə /

noun

loss of ability to focus images on the retina, caused by an imperfection in the refractive function of the eye

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Other Word Forms

ametropic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of ametropia

1875–80; < Greek ámetr ( os ) unmeasured ( a- a- ⁶ + métr ( on ) measure + -os adj. suffix) + -opia

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ametropia

Children of parents affected with astigmatism, ametropia, etc. should be carefully examined before being placed at school, and if necessary fitted with proper glasses.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

I have discovered ametropia in the particular form of irregular astigmatism.

From Mr. World and Miss Church-Member A twentieth century allegory by Harris, W. S. (William Shuler)

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