| hypermetropia | Farsightedness or hyperopia occurs when a refractive error in which light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina. This condition is easily corrected with corrective lenses or contact lenses. (27 Sep 1997) |
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| index hypermetropia | Hypermetropia arising from decreased refractivity of the lens. Origin: hyper-+ G. Metron, measure, + ops, eye (05 Mar 2000) |
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