hypermetropia

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On both sides apparent emmetropia or very slight hypermetropia, acuity of vision on left side 5/9, on the right 5/18, ophthalmoscopic diagnosis of refraction was impossible on account of restless fixation.

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

Those cases deserve particular mention, in which it remained doubtful whether hypermetropia of slight degree or emmetropia was present.

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

In practice it is immaterial whether emmetropia or a minimum degree of hypermetropia is present; for statistics essentially devoted to theoretical questions it seemed more suitable to unite these cases in a separate group.

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

Finally it must be added, that if the ophthalmoscopic estimation of refraction is to be exact, mydriasis by atropine is required, when, as is known, even emmetropic eyes may show a slight degree of hypermetropia.

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.