What does ametropia mean?
Definitions for ametropia
ˌæm ɪˈtroʊ pi əametropi·a
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Princeton's WordNet
ametropianoun
(ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
GCIDE
ametropianoun
A visual impairment resulting from faulty refraction of light rays in the eye. Subtypes include myopia astigmatism and hyperopia. -- Am`e*trop"ic (
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ametropianoun
Any of several disorders of the eye (spherical or cylindrical) resulting from faulty refractive ability.
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ametropia
Ametropia is a medical term referring to any condition of the eye where images do not focus accurately on the retina, resulting in impaired vision. It includes common conditions such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness) and astigmatism.
Webster Dictionary
Ametropianoun
any abnormal condition of the refracting powers of the eye
Etymology: [Gr. 'a`metros irregular + 'w`ps, 'wpo`s, eye.]
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Ametropia
An optical condition in the eye where there is an error of refraction of light rays on the retina.On-line Medical Dictionary
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ametropia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ametropia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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