amblyopia

(am-ble-o'pl-ah) [G. amblys, dim, ops, without discoverable lesion in the eye structures or the optic nerve, a. ez anop's ia, dimne of vision from non-use, occurring in the young as a result of cataract, refractive errors of high degree, etc., which prevent accurate focusing on the retina. color a., incomplete or partial color-blindne post mar'ital a., Bums'* amaurosis, quinine' a., dimne of vision caused by anemia of the retina sometimes following large doses of quinine. toz'ic a., chronic retrobulbar optic neuritis caused by tobacco, alcoholic liquors, wood alcohol, lead, arsenic, and certain other poisons, ure'mic a., lo of sight, without apparent lesion of the retina, sometimes occurring during an attack of uremia.