Eye Muscle (Noun)
Meaning
One of the small muscles of the eye that serve to rotate the eyeball.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The six extraocular muscles work together to provide a wide range of eye movement, controlled by the eye muscle nerves that stimulate the individual muscles.
- Dysfunction of an eye muscle can lead to impaired movement of the eye, which may cause eye strain and other symptoms.
- When the eye muscle is weak, it can lead to squinting, as the eye has trouble moving properly.
- During a routine eye exam, the doctor checks the strength and function of the eye muscle.
- Weakness of an eye muscle is usually detected through visual acuity testing and cover testing, in which the eyes are alternately covered.