anisometropia

/,ænaisəmi'troupjə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A condition of the eyes in which they have unequal refractive power: Anisometropia is an ophthalmological term describing a significant difference in the refractive error (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism) between a person's two eyes.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The patient was diagnosed with anisometropia, with one eye being significantly more nearsighted than the other.
    • Severe anisometropia in childhood can lead to amblyopia, or "lazy eye," if not corrected.
Advanced Usage
  • Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, optometric, and ophthalmological settings.
    • The optometrist prescribed different lens powers for each eye to correct the anisometropia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Anisometropic (adj): Relating to or affected by anisometropia.
    • The child had an anisometropic prescription.
Synonyms
  • Refractive imbalance: A descriptive phrase for unequal focusing power of the eyes.
  • Unequal refraction: A simpler technical term for the same condition.
Antonyms
  • Isometropia: A condition where both eyes have equal refractive power.
Noun
  1. difference in the refractive power of the two eyes