stereoblindness

n. the inability to see depth using the cue of binocular disparity, causing impaired depth perception. Stereoblindness is thought to affect 5% to 10% of the general population. It is associated with strabismus during early childhood but may also be caused by occipitotemporal brain injury.

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February 17th 2025

binocular suppression

the ability of stimulation through one eye to inhibit the response or sensitivity to stimulation through the other eye. See binocular rivalry.