amblyope

/æmˈblɪoʊpi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is nearsighted or has poor eyesight due to a defect in the shape of the cornea or lens of the eye.

“The eye doctor told the amblyope that glasses would greatly improve her vision.”

2. noun

A person with vision in one eye that is poorer than in the other eye.

“The amblyope had to take a vision test to determine the prescription for her glasses.”

Synonyms

  • nearsighted
  • short-sighted

Antonyms

  • farsighted