refractive error

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Noun

refractive error (countable and uncountable, plural refractive errors)

  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.

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