hyperopia

Summary
Synonym
  • Far-sightedness
  • farsightedness
  • hypermetropia
Definition
A refractive error that is characterized by rays of light entering the eye parallel to the optic axis are brought to a focus behind the retina, as a result of the eyeball being too short from front to back.
Super Class
refractive error
Disease Ontology
DOID:9834
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
Related Genes
Displaying all 2 entries
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
745 MYRF myelin regulatory factor
9241 NOG noggin
Related Glycoprotein

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