am·e·tro·pi·a ( m  -tr  p - )n. An eye abnormality, such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism, resulting from faulty refractive ability of the eye. [Greek ametros, without measure (a-, without; see a-1 + metron, measure; see meter1) + -opia.] am e·tropic (-tr pk, -trpk) adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. |  ametropic - of or relating to an abnormal condition of the eye in which visual images are not in focus on the retinaemmetropic - of or relating to the normal condition of the eye in which visual images are in clear focus on the retina |
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