Antimetropic

/ˌæntiːmeˈtrɒpɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by antimetropia, where the eyes have opposite refractive errors.

Etymology

From antimetropia + -ic (adjective suffix). Medical term used by optometrists and ophthalmologists since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Having antimetropic eyes is like having built-in backup systems—if one eye's focusing mechanism fails, the other can often compensate, which is why some antimetropic patients see surprisingly well!

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