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hyperopia Definition

hyper·opia (hī′pər ō′pē ə)

noun

abnormal vision in which the rays of light are focused behind the retina, so that distant objects are seen more clearly than near ones; farsightedness

Etymology: hyper- + -opia

hyperopia Related Forms
hy′per·op′ic (-äp′ik) adjective
hyperopia Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: David appears to have moderate hyperopia ( farsightedness ), with astigmatism, about equal in the two eyes.