hypermetropia

/ ˌhaɪpəmɪˈtrɒpɪk; ˌhaɪpəmɪˈtrəʊpɪə; ˌhaɪpəˈmɛtrəpɪ /

noun

1. pathol variants of hyperopia

Derived Forms

• hypermetropic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypermetropia¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Donders declares no other conclusion to be possible, than this, that the hypermetropia is the cause of the squint.

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Asthenopia, which occurs in children in connection with hypermetropia, is nearly always accompanied by defective vision.

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In full acuity of vision even high degrees of hypermetropia are no trouble to children.

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According to this the percentage of the hypermetropia (including doubtful cases) amounts to 66 per cent.

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