hypermetropia
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of hypermetropia
C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from hyper- + metron measure) + -opia
Example Sentences
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In most cases of this kind hypermetropia is present.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
If Donders' theory is right, convergent strabismus must really begin, as soon as double hypermetropia meets with causes which depreciate the value of binocular vision.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
The influence of hypermetropia is very apparent in the percentage of periodic squint.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Double tenotomy of the interni and correction of the hypermetropia effected the cure of the squint.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
To Donders belongs the merit of having pointed out the presence of hypermetropia in about two thirds of all cases of convergent strabismus.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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