ametropia


Also found in: Dictionary, Medical, Encyclopedia.
Related to ametropia: astigmatism, myopia
Graphic Thesaurus  🔍
Display ON
Animation ON
Legend
Synonym
Antonym
Related
  • noun

Words related to ametropia

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
References in periodicals archive ?
Those children diagnosed with ametropia were subsequently recalled for post mydriatic testing for best corrected visual acuity, and prescribed with glasses.
Refractive lensectomy to correct ametropia. J Cataract Refract Surg.
Moreover, attention should be paid to the refractive status of children in the follow-up period and should provide correction of ametropia and rigorous amblyopia treatment.
Owen, "Childhood ethnic differences in ametropia and ocular biometry: the Aston Eye Study," Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, vol.
Ametropia (a condition of refractive error) is defined as a state of refraction, when parallel rays of light coming from infinity are focused either in front or behind the retina after passing through the diopteric power of the eye when the accommodation is at rest.
Two participants of the intervention group wore spectacles with marginal ametropia. Furthermore, it was an important precondition for every participant that no one in their family had ever suffered from epilepsy.