Isometropia refers to the condition where both eyes possess the same refractive power. For instance, if one eye is nearsighted (myopic), the other is as well. Similarly, if one eye is farsighted (hyperopic), the other eye shares this characteristic, or neither eye may have a notable refractive error. The word "isometropia" is derived from Greek roots: iso- (meaning equal) + -metr- (meaning measure) + -opia (meaning vision), signifying that the vision measurement is equal. The counterpart to isometropia is anisometropia, where the eyes have different refractive powers.Anisometropia is particularly concerning in infants and young children because it can result in amblyopia, or impaired vision in one eye. When there is a significant difference in refractive power between the eyes, the brain struggles to merge the two distinct images. Consequently, it favors the image from one eye, ignoring the other. Over time, the brain loses the ability to process the image from the neglected eye.
