hyperopia
a condition of the eye in which parallel rays are focused behind the retina, distant objects being seen more distinctly than near ones; farsightedness (opposed to myopia).
Origin of hyperopia
1- Also called hy·per·me·tro·pi·a [hahy-per-mi-troh-pee-uh]. /ˌhaɪ pər mɪˈtroʊ pi ə/.
Other words from hyperopia
- hy·per·op·ic [hahy-per-op-ik, -oh-pik], /ˌhaɪ pərˈɒp ɪk, -ˈoʊ pɪk/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for hyperopia
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈrəʊpɪə) /
inability to see near objects clearly because the images received by the eye are focused behind the retina; long-sightedness: Also called: hypermetropia, hypermetropy Compare myopia, presbyopia
Derived forms of hyperopia
- hyperopic (ˌhaɪpəˈrɒpɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for hyperopia
[ hī′pə-rō′pē-ə ]
A defect of the eye that causes light to focus behind the retina instead of directly on it, resulting in an inability to see near objects clearly. Hyperopia is often caused by a shortened eyeball or a misshapen lens. Also called farsightedness Compare myopia.
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