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hyperopia vs ametropia

ametropia vs hyperopia

hyperopia and ametropia both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hyperopia Yes No No No
ametropia Yes No No No
As nouns, ametropia is a hypernym of hyperopia; that is, ametropia is a word with a broader meaning than hyperopia:
  • hyperopia: abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects
  • ametropia: (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
hyperopia (noun) ametropia (noun)
abnormal condition in which vision for distant objects is better than for near objects (ophthalmology) faulty refraction of light rays in the eye as in astigmatism or myopia
Difference between hyperopia and ametropia

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