hypermetropia
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Etymology
Origin of hypermetropia
C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from hyper- + metron measure) + -opia
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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 C. Schweigger
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 C. Schweigger
It happens, indeed, that in considerable degrees of hypermetropia a slight convergent deviation occurs only from time to time, the cause of which, on closer investigation, can only be sought in the ocular muscles.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
In periodic squint, the first care must always be to determine the condition of refraction, if possible with atropine, and to neutralise or over-correct hypermetropia if present.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
Donders declares no other conclusion to be possible, than this, that the hypermetropia is the cause of the squint.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
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