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ametropia

ametropia

n. any refractive abnormality of the eye, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. The inability of the eye to bend (refract) light into perfect focus on the retina reduces visual acuity and causes blurriness.

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