EMMETROPIC

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does emmetropic mean? 

• EMMETROPIC (adjective)
  The adjective EMMETROPIC has 1 sense:

1. of or relating to the normal condition of the eye in which visual images are in clear focus on the retina

  Familiarity information: EMMETROPIC used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• EMMETROPIC (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Of or relating to the normal condition of the eye in which visual images are in clear focus on the retina

Antonym:

ametropic (of or relating to an abnormal condition of the eye in which visual images are not in focus on the retina)

Derivation:

emmetropia ((ophthalmology) the normal refractive condition of the eye in which there is clear focus of light on the retina)