hypermetropia
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Finally it must be added, that if the ophthalmoscopic estimation of refraction is to be exact, mydriasis by atropine is required, when, as is known, even emmetropic eyes may show a slight degree of hypermetropia.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
The visual acuteness amounts to 5/12 on the left, 5/24 on the right, ophthalmoscopically with atropine hypermetropia of two dioptres.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
In hypermetropia, if one causes fixation at about 30 cm. and then covers the eye with the hand, it frequently deviates inwards.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
The theory of Donders that squint is less frequent in hypermetropia of high degree because too strong convergence would not suffice to furnish clear retinal images, is scarcely tenable in the face of such cases.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
To Donders belongs the merit of having pointed out the presence of hypermetropia in about two thirds of all cases of convergent strabismus.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by C. Schweigger
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