latent hyperopia


la·tent hy·per·o·pi·a

the difference between total and manifest hyperopia.

la·tent hy·per·o·pi·a

(lā'tĕnt hī'pĕr-ō'pē-ă) The component of total hyperopia that can be corrected by a physiologic response of the ciliary muscle; can be measured only after administration of a cycloplegic agent.

latent hyperopia

Hyperopia in which the error of refraction is overcome and disguised by ciliary muscle action.See also: hyperopia