Anopia (Noun)
Meaning
Sightlessness (especially because of a structural defect in or the absence of an eye).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with anopia in her left eye due to a severe injury she had sustained in a car accident.
- The anopia in his right eye made it difficult for him to judge distances and spatial relationships.
- As a result of the anopia, she had to rely heavily on her other senses to navigate her surroundings.
- The congenital anopia in one of her eyes made her eligible for certain benefits and accommodations under the law.
- After the surgery, the patient was left with anopia in one eye, but her overall vision was still significantly improved.