hy·per·me·tro·pia
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Definition of hypermetropia
: a condition in which visual images come to a focus behind the retina of the eye and vision is better for distant than for near objects : hyperopia, farsightedness
The demand for innovation in contact lenses is rising swiftly due to intensifying number of cases related to hypermetropia, myopia, and others around the world. — Digital Journal
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hypermetropic
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ˌhī-pər-mi-ˈtrō-pik
, -ˈträ-
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adjective
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adjective
… the possibility of increasing font size and backlighting in e-readers can help hypermetropic readers read more easily …
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“Hypermetropia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypermetropia. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.
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hypermetropia
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hy·per·me·tro·pia
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Medical Definition of hypermetropia
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hypermetropic
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-ˈtrō-pik
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adjective
, -ˈträp-ik
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adjective
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The first known use of hypermetropia was in 1860
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