hypermetropia

hypermetropy (ˌhaɪpəˈmɛtrəpɪ)

/ (ˌhaɪpəmɪˈtrəʊpɪə) /


noun
  1. pathol variants of hyperopia

Origin of hypermetropia

1
C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from hyper- + metron measure) + -opia

Derived forms of hypermetropia

  • hypermetropic (ˌhaɪpəmɪˈtrɒpɪk) or hypermetropical, adjective

Words Nearby hypermetropia

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How to use hypermetropia in a sentence

  • It is important to notice that Donders' theory makes convergent squint appear as almost a necessary consequence of hypermetropia.

    Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
  • Donders declares no other conclusion to be possible, than this, that the hypermetropia is the cause of the squint.

    Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
  • Asthenopia, which occurs in children in connection with hypermetropia, is nearly always accompanied by defective vision.

    Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
  • In full acuity of vision even high degrees of hypermetropia are no trouble to children.

    Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
  • According to this the percentage of the hypermetropia (including doubtful cases) amounts to 66 per cent.

    Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger