noun. An imperfection of the eye ball leading to fuzzy vision because of errors of refraction. Commonly seen in cases of hyperopia, presbyopia, astigmatism, myopia, and damage to the eye ball.
AMETROPIA: "Many persons with hyperopia will experience ametropia."
Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "AMETROPIA," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/ametropia/ (accessed March 22, 2023).
