hypermetropia

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It happens, indeed, that in considerable degrees of hypermetropia a slight convergent deviation occurs only from time to time, the cause of which, on closer investigation, can only be sought in the ocular muscles.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

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 Schweigger, C.

Further, however, I maintain that as a rule, at the age when squint usually begins, the accommodation really suffices to overcome even high degrees of hypermetropia.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

Slight hypermetropia was present on both sides, and nearly full visual acuteness.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.

The influence of hypermetropia is very apparent in the percentage of periodic squint.

From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.