asthenopia

American  

[as-thuh-noh-pee-uh] / ˌæs θəˈnoʊ pi ə /

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. a fatigue or tiring of the eyes, usually characterized by discomfort, dimness of vision, and headache, caused by overuse of the visual organs, dysfunction of the ocular muscles, and incorrect refraction.

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asthenopia British  

/ ˌæsθɪˈnəʊpɪə, ˌæsθɪˈnɒpɪk /

noun

1. a technical name for eyestrain

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Other Word Forms

• asthenopic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of asthenopia

< Greek asthen ( ḗs ) frail ( see asthenia) + -opia

Example Sentences

Despite all reasons then for the supposition the asthenopia was certainly not of a muscular nature.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

We must place the same claims to the diagnosis of muscular asthenopia as to that of the accommodative form.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

Vague neuralgic aches in the limbs, with constant weariness, asthenopia, anæmia, loss of appetite, and loss of flesh, followed.

From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.

Notwithstanding the existence of a considerable preponderance of the externi, muscular asthenopia may be entirely absent.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

Long exposure to too intense light, astigmatism and other ocular defects which cause asthenopia lead also to chronic hyperaemia.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various