facultative hyperopia


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man·i·fest hy·per·o·pi·a

The component of total hyperopia that cannot be corrected by a physiologic response of the ciliary muscle; measured without mydriasis.
Synonym(s): facultative hyperopia
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man·i·fest hy·per·o·pia

(man'i-fest hī'pĕr-ō'pē-ă)
The component of total hyperopia that cannot be corrected by a physiologic response of the ciliary muscle; measured without mydriasis.
Synonym(s): facultative hyperopia.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

facultative hyperopia

Hyperopia that can be corrected by accommodation.
See also: hyperopia
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