"refractive error" meaning in All languages combined

See refractive error on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: refractive errors [plural]
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  1. (pathology) is a problem with focusing light accurately on the retina due to the shape of the eye and or cornea The most common types of refractive error are near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Pathology
    Sense id: en-refractive_error-en-noun-ZGz-Z7y3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: medicine, pathology, sciences

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