orthoptic

/ɔ:'θɔptik/

Thân thiện

An optometrist uses an orthoptic exercise to help a child's eyes work together.

Definition

AdjectiveRelating to or involving normal binocular vision, which is the ability of both eyes to work together to produce a single, three-dimensional image and to maintain proper alignment.

Examples

• The patient underwent orthoptic exercises to improve eye coordination.
• An orthoptic assessment is often part of a comprehensive pediatric eye exam.
• The goal of the treatment was to restore orthoptic function.

Advanced Usage

• Orthoptic field: A specialized area of medicine and therapy focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of binocular vision, such as strabismus (crossed eyes) and amblyopia (lazy eye).
• Orthoptic training / therapy: A series of prescribed eye exercises designed to improve eye teaming, focusing, and alignment.

Variants and Related Words

• Orthoptics (noun): The study and treatment of defects in binocular vision, especially by non-surgical means.
  • She specialized in orthoptics at the children's hospital.
• Orthoptist (noun): A healthcare professional trained to perform orthoptic assessments and provide orthoptic therapy.
  • The orthoptist worked with the child on convergence exercises.

Synonyms

• Binocular (when referring to vision)
• Stereoscopic

Antonyms

• Monocular (involving one eye)
• Diplopic (relating to double vision)

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to normal binocular vision