em·me·tro·pi·a ( m  -tr  p - )n. The condition of the normal eye when parallel rays are focused exactly on the retina and vision is perfect. [Greek emmetros, well-proportioned, fitting (en, in; see en-2 + metron, measure; see meter2) + -opia.] em me·tropic (-tr pk, -trpk) adj. |
emmetropia [ˌɛmɪˈtrəʊpɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the normal condition of perfect vision, in which parallel light rays are focused on the retina without the need for accommodation
[from New Latin, from Greek emmetros in due measure + -opia]
emmetropic [ˌɛmɪˈtrɒpɪk] adj
emmetropia, emmetropy
the normal refractive function of the eye in which light is focused exactly on the retina with the eye relaxed. — emmetropic, adj.
See also: Eyes
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| Noun | 1. | emmetropia - (ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina ophthalmology - the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions |
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