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Definition of Hypermetropia
1. Noun. Abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects.
Exact synonyms: Farsightedness, Hypermetropy, Hyperopia, Longsightedness
Generic synonyms: Ametropia
Specialized synonyms: Farsightedness, Presbyopia
Derivative terms: Farsighted, Hypermetropic, Hypermetropic, Hyperopic, Longsighted
Antonyms: Myopia
Generic synonyms: Ametropia
Specialized synonyms: Farsightedness, Presbyopia
Derivative terms: Farsighted, Hypermetropic, Hypermetropic, Hyperopic, Longsighted
Antonyms: Myopia
Definition of Hypermetropia
1. n. A condition of the eye in which, through shortness of the eyeball or fault of the refractive media, the rays of light come to a focus behind the retina; farsightedness; -- called also hyperopia. Cf. Emmetropia.
Definition of Hypermetropia
1. Noun. hyperopia ¹
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Definition of Hypermetropia
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Medical Definition of Hypermetropia
1. Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hypermetropia
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