total hyperopia


to·tal hy·per·o·pi·a (Ht),

that which can be determined after complete paralysis of accommodation by means of a cycloplegia.

to·tal hy·per·o·pi·a

(Ht) (tō'tăl hī'pĕr-ō'pē-ă) The sum of manifest hyperopia and latent hyperopia.

total hyperopia

Complete hyperopia combining both latent and manifest types; the amount of hyperopia present when accommodation is completely suspended by paralyzing the ciliary muscle, which is done by use of a cycloplegic drug.See also: hyperopia