emmetropic

/ɛmˈɛtrɒpɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to normal refractive power of the eye; neither nearsighted nor farsighted.

“The emmetropic eye allows for clear vision at all distances.”

2. noun

A person with normal refractive power of the eye; a person with neither nearsighted nor farsighted vision.

“The optometrist examined the patient’s emmetropic eyes.”

Synonyms

  • hypermetropic
  • normal
  • orthotropic

Antonyms

  • hyperopic
  • myopic