ametropic

Variant of ametropia

ametropia definition

am·etro·pia (am′i trō′pē ə)

noun

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

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

Related Forms:

  • ametropic am′·etrop′ic (-trä′pik, -trō′-) adjective

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