hypermetropia
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Etymology
Origin of hypermetropia
C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from hyper- + metron measure) + -opia
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In most cases of this kind hypermetropia is present.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
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
Asthenopia, which occurs in children in connection with hypermetropia, is nearly always accompanied by defective vision.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
In hypermetropia, if one causes fixation at about 30 cm. and then covers the eye with the hand, it frequently deviates inwards.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
Patient really comes on account of his son, aged 7-1/2, in whom hypermetropia of 3·5 dioptres is detected with the ophthalmoscope, right eye with + 3·5 V. 5/9.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
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