EMMETROPIC

emmetropic

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

emmetropic (not comparable)

Pertaining to emmetropia.

Anagrams

• competimer

Source: Wiktionary


Em`me*trop"ic, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or characterized by, emmetropia. The normal or emmetropic eye adjusts itself perfectly for all distances. J. Le Conte.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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