Anisometropia Definition

ăn-īsə-mĭ-trōpē-ə
noun
A condition of the eyes in which they have unequal refractive power.
Webster's New World
A condition in which the refractive power of one eye differs from that of the other.
American Heritage Medicine

(medicine) A condition in which the two eyes of an individual have different refractive power.

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Other Word Forms of Anisometropia

Noun

Singular:
anisometropia
Plural:
anisometropias

Origin of Anisometropia

  • aniso– Greek metron measure meter1 –opia

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Anisometropia Sentence Examples

  • They are often associated with anisometropia and both of these conditions are thought to predispose children to developing amblyopia.

  • It is thought to be caused by hypermetropia and/or anisometropia as well as by the various types of squint.

  • Anisometropia. A difference of refractive states exists between the two eyes (in other words, a difference in prescription between the two eyes).

  • This form of examination can help diagnose anisometropia.

  • It is important that any anisometropia and refractive problems be treated initially, because sometimes amblyopia can be resolved with glasses alone.

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