hypermetropy

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hy·per·me·tro·pi·a

(hī′pər-mĭ-trō′pē-ə)

[Greek hupermetros, beyond measure (huper-, hyper- + metron, measure; see meter²) + -opia.]

hy′per·me·tro′pic (-trō′pĭk, -trŏp′ĭk), hy′per·me·tro′pi·cal adj.

hy′per·met′ro·py (-mĕt′rə-pē) n.

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hypermetropy - abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects

hypermetropia, hyperopia, longsightedness, farsightedness

ametropia - (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia

farsightedness, presbyopia - a reduced ability to focus on near objects caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens after age 45

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We believe that this case demonstrates awareness among physicians prescribing these drugs must be raised, especially in those special patients with hypermetropy or glaucoma.