hypermetropia
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Etymology
Origin of hypermetropia
C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from hyper- + metron measure) + -opia
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It cannot be denied that the relation existing between convergent strabismus and hypermetropia may be as Donders represents it; the only question is, whether it really is so.
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.
As a rule preponderance of the interni in hypermetropia leads eventually to convergent squint even in childhood.
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.
H—, governess, æt. about 30, came under treatment for asthenopic disorders; on both sides hypermetropia 2·5 D., visual acuteness 5/18.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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