About The Word Emmetropia
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Emmetropia
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What's The Definition Of Emmetropia?
[n] (ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina
Synonyms | Synonyms for Emmetropia: Related Terms | Find terms related to Emmetropia: See Also | physiological condition | physiological state Emmetropia In Webster's Dictionary \Em`me*tro"pi*a\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? in measure,
proportioned, suitable (? in + ? measure) + ?, ?, eye.]
(Med.)
That refractive condition of the eye in which the rays of
light are all brought accurately and without undue effort to
a focus upon the retina; -- opposed to hypermetropia, myopia,
an astigmatism.
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