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hypermétrope

longsighted, hyperopic spec

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A refraction identifies the myopic or hyperopic correction, as well as the magnitude and axis of total astigmatic correction needed for clear vision. en.wikipedia.org

Binoculars can be generally used without eyeglasses by myopic (near-sighted) or hyperopic (far-sighted) users simply by adjusting the focus a little further. en.wikipedia.org

The over-convergence associated with the extra accommodation required to overcome a hyperopic refractive error can precipitate a loss of binocular control and lead to the development of esotropia. en.wikipedia.org

Thus, in such cases, even when all underlying hyperopic refractive errors have been corrected, the child will continue to squint when looking at very small objects or reading small print. en.wikipedia.org

For myopic patients the eyeball tends to be longer while for hyperopic patients they tend to be shorter. www.vanguardngr.com

Conversely, a hyperopic eye has too little power so when the eye is relaxed, light is focused behind the retina. en.wikipedia.org

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