ametropia Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia

WordNet


Am`e*tro"pi*a noun
Etymology
Gr. irregular + , , eye.
Definitions
  1. (Med.) Any abnormal condition of the refracting powers of the eye. -- Am`e*trop"ic a.

Webster 1913