anisometropic
/ˌænɪsoʊmɪˈtrɑpɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or having anisometropia, a condition where the two eyes have different refractive powers (e.g., one is nearsighted and the other farsighted).
- Children with anisometropic vision may need to wear an eye patch to strengthen the weaker eye.
- The anisometropic condition can cause depth perception problems.
- Anisometropic patients often require different prescriptions for each eye.