An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

A defect of vision due to abnormal development, without detectable organic lesion of the eye.

Etymology (EN): From Gk. amblyopia “dim-sightedness,” from amblys “dulled, blunt” + ops, → eye.

Etymology (PE): Tambalcašmi, literally “eye laziness,” from tambal “lazy” + cašm, → eye.