hypermetropia
hypermetropy (ˌhaɪpəˈmɛtrəpɪ)
/ (ˌhaɪpəmɪˈtrəʊpɪə) /
pathol variants of hyperopia
Origin of hypermetropia
1Derived 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. SchweiggerDonders declares no other conclusion to be possible, than this, that the hypermetropia is the cause of the squint.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerAsthenopia, which occurs in children in connection with hypermetropia, is nearly always accompanied by defective vision.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerIn full acuity of vision even high degrees of hypermetropia are no trouble to children.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerAccording to this the percentage of the hypermetropia (including doubtful cases) amounts to 66 per cent.
Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
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