asthenopia (redirected from accommodative asthenopia)

as·the·no·pi·a  (sth-np-)

n.

Weakness or fatigue of the eyes, usually accompanied by headache and dimming of vision.

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[asthen(ia) + -opia.]

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asthe·nopic (-npk) adj.

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asthenopia - a tiredness of the eyes caused by prolonged close work by a person with an uncorrected vision problem eyestrain fatigue, tiredness, weariness - temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work; "he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue"; "growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills"; "weariness overcame her after twelve hours and she fell asleep"