emmetropia
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Origin of emmetropia
1860–65; < New Latin, equivalent to emmetr- (stem of Greek émmetros in measure, equivalent to em- em- 2 + métr ( on ) measure + -os adj. suffix) + -opia -opia
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Those cases deserve special consideration in which emmetropia is present in one eye, in the other myopia.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
On looking to the left homonymous diplopia is present, on looking to the front and the right binocular single vision and no squint; on both sides emmetropia and full acuity of vision.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
In practice it is immaterial whether emmetropia or a minimum degree of hypermetropia is present; for statistics essentially devoted to theoretical questions it seemed more suitable to unite these cases in a separate group.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
The attempt has really been made to attribute the commencement of convergent strabismus to the accommodation even in emmetropia, and offers fresh proof how easily facts are overwhelmed by theories.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
On May 1, 1879, emmetropia was observed in right eye, V. 5/12 to 5/9.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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