facultative hyperopia


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Related to facultative hyperopia: latent hyperopia, absolute hyperopia

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

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.

facultative hyperopia

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