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Meaning of refractive error | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

is a problem with focusing light accurately on the retina due to the shape of the eye and or cornea The most common types of refractive error are near-sightedness, far-sightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Suomi taittovika taittovirhe
Svenska brytningsfel

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

refractive index refractive power Refractively Refractiveness Refractivity Refractometer

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