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aniseikonia

noun

Definition of aniseikonianext
as in astigmatism

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  1. astigmatism
  2. strabismus
  3. diplopia
  4. squint
Noun
  • Each eye may include additional values for astigmatism, bifocals, or progressive lenses.
    — Emma Clapp, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
  • One program shared the story of a toddler whose screening identified astigmatism in both eyes, leading to an eye exam and glasses.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of astigmatism
Noun
  • The teen now hopes that EYEVA could one day help those with strabismus on a large scale, and perhaps prevent many from needing invasive corrective surgery.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).
    — Laura Schober, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of strabismus
Noun
  • Along with numerous other broken bones, as well as the psychological and physiological trauma of his recurring episodes of diplopia, his entire career looked to be in jeopardy.
    — Jonathan Hawkins, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
  • Understandably, strabismus is frequently accompanied by diplopia, or double vision.
    — Peter Lewis, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Nov. 2017
Definition of diplopia
Noun
  • Others tried to widen their gaze to make sure their eyes would be open as the camera clicked, though the afternoon sun was tempting us to squint.
    — Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026
  • The squint-to-see style is the ultimate optical illusion that will make your legs look miles long.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 July 2026
Definition of squint
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