simple hyperopic astigmatism

simple hyperopic astigmatism
astigmatism in which one meridian, usually the vertical, is emmetropic and the horizontal meridian is hyperopic. The focus of the vertical meridian is not in the retina; that of the horizontal is behind the retina; horizontal lines appear distinct.

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