Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

anopsia

noun

/æˈnɒp.si.ə/

Definition

A condition characterized by the loss of vision in one or both eyes.

Examples

The patient’s anopsia was diagnosed after a thorough eye examination.
After the accident, she experienced anopsia that affected her peripheral vision.
Anopsia can be a symptom of diseases affecting the optic nerve.

Meaning

Anopsia refers to a partial or complete loss of sight or visual field, which can result from various medical conditions, injuries, or defects in the visual system.