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refractive [re-frak´tiv]

pertaining to or subserving a process of refraction; having the power to refract.

refractive

capacity to refract light.

refractive error

a difference between the focal length of the cornea and lens, and the length of the eye, resulting in myopia or hyperopia.

refractive media

of the eye include the vitreous humor and the lens.

refractive

index See index of refraction.

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