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Definition of Hypermetropy
1. Noun. Abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects.
Exact synonyms: Farsightedness, Hypermetropia, 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
Medical Definition of Hypermetropy
1. 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. In hypermetropia, vision for distant objects, although not better absolutely, is better than that for near objects, and hence, the individual is said to be farsighted. It is corrected by the use of convex glasses. Hypermetrop"ic. Origin: NL. Hypermetropia, fr. Gr. Excessive +, the eye. See Hypermeter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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