Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emmetrope
noun
/ɛˈmɛtrəʊp/
Definition
A person with normal vision, who can see clearly at all distances without the need for glasses or contact lenses.
Examples
- An emmetrope can comfortably read a book without straining their eyes.
- During the eye exam, the doctor confirmed that I am an emmetrope, as I have perfect vision.
- Most children are emmetropes until they reach their teenage years.
Meaning
The term ’emmetrope’ derives from the Greek words ’emmetria,’ meaning ‘measure’ or ‘properly measured,’ referring to the ideal condition of eyesight where light rays entering the eye focus directly on the retina.
Synonyms
- Normal sighted
- Clear-sighted
- Visionary
