orthoptics

orthoptics

n.

1. the study and treatment of faulty binocular vision.

2. the use of eye exercises to coordinate the vision in the left and right eyes of individuals with extrinsic eye muscle imbalance. —orthoptic adj. —orthoptist n.

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