ametropie

Definitions of ametropie
  1. noun
    impairment of the sense of sight
    synonyms: gezichtsstoornis
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    amblyopie
    visual impairment without apparent organic pathology
    blindheid
    the state of being blind or lacking sight
    achromasie, achromatopsie, daltonisme, kleurenblindheid
    genetic inability to distinguish differences in hue
    dagblindheid, hemeralopie, nachtblindheid
    inability to see clearly in bright light
    hemeralopie, nachtblindheid
    inability to see clearly in dim light; due to a deficiency of vitamin A or to a retinal disorder
    bijziendheid, kippigheid, myopie
    (ophthalmology) eyesight abnormality resulting from the eye's faulty refractive ability; distant objects appear blurred
    hypermetropie, verziendheid
    abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
    type of:
    arbeidsongeschiktheid, invaliditeit, lichaamsgebrek
    the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
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