hyperopia

(hi-per-o’pe-ah) (Gr. ὑπέρ over + dy eye]. Far-sighted ne ; the focusing of parallel rays behind the retina. absolute h., that which can be partially corrected by accommodation. axial h., that which is due to shortne of the anteroposterior axis of the eye. curvature h., hyperopia due to changes in the curvature of the refracting surfaces. facultative h., that which can be entirely corrected by the unaided accommodative power of the eye. index h., hyperopia caused by deficient refractive power in the media of the eye. latent h., that part of the total hyperopia that is constantly concealed by accommodative effort. manifest h., that which may be corrected by accommodation aided by convex lenses. relative h., that in which vision is distinct only when exce ive convergence is made. tal h., manifest and latent hyperopia combined.