Orthoptics (Noun)
Meaning
Treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Orthoptics is often used in conjunction with other treatments to correct binocular vision defects in children.
- The orthoptics department at the hospital provides a comprehensive program for assessing and managing eye movement disorders.
- Orthoptics involves a series of exercises and tests designed to evaluate and improve eye alignment, focusing, and movement abilities.
- A clinical orthoptist specializes in the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of strabismus and amblyopia using orthoptics techniques.
- Orthoptics training may include patching therapy and other exercises to enhance binocular vision skills in individuals with amblyopia.