Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anopia
Noun
/əˈnoʊpiə/
Definition
Anopia refers to the absence or loss of vision in one or both eyes.
Examples
- After the accident, he experienced temporary anopia and had difficulty seeing clearly.
- Anopia can be a symptom of various underlying medical conditions affecting the optic nerve.
Meaning
Specifically, it indicates a condition where an individual is unable to perceive visual stimuli due to a defect or impairment in the visual pathway.
Synonyms
- Blindness
- Visual impairment
- Vision loss
