noun
- A partial loss of vision or inability to see clearly, especially in one eye or part of the visual field.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; also spelled 'merope'
Examples
- The patient reported meropia in her left eye following the accident.
- Meropia can result from damage to the optic nerve or retina.
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed meropia after the stroke affected the visual cortex.
- Some forms of meropia are treatable with corrective lenses or surgery.