ametropia

(am′i trō′pē ə)

noun

any condition of imperfect refraction of the eye, as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism

Origin: ModL < Gr ametros, disproportionate (< a-, not + metron, measure: see meter) + -opia

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noun

An eye abnormality, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, resulting from faulty refractive ability of the eye.

Origin:

Origin: Greek ametros, without measure (a-, without; see a-¹ + metron, measure; see meter¹)

Origin: + -opia

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