Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anisometropia

Noun

/ˌæn.ɪ.soʊˈmɛt.rə.pi.ə/

Definition

A condition in which the two eyes have unequal refractive power.

Examples

Children with anisometropia may struggle with reading and other visual tasks because of the disparity in their vision.
Correction of anisometropia often involves the use of glasses or contact lenses tailored to each eye.
The optometrist noticed the patient had anisometropia during a routine eye examination.

Meaning

Anisometropia refers to a situation where one eye has a different level of vision or requires a different prescription than the other eye. This can affect visual clarity and depth perception.