ametropia
/ˌæmɪˈtroʊpiə/
noun
- A condition of the eye in which light does not focus correctly on the retina, causing blurry vision; includes nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
- The eye exam revealed that her blurry vision was due to ametropia.
- Corrective lenses can treat most forms of ametropia.
- Ametropia is the most common reason people need glasses or contact lenses.
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