ametropia

/əˌmɛtrəˈpiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition where an eye has a refractive error that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses, resulting in distorted vision.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with ametropia, recommending a surgical procedure to correct the eye defect.”

Synonyms

  • refractive error
  • vision defect

Antonyms

  • hyperopia
  • myopia