ORTHOPTIC
\ɔːθˈɒptɪk], \ɔːθˈɒptɪk], \ɔː_θ_ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k]\
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By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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The study and treatment of defects in binocular vision resulting from defects in the optic musculature or of faulty visual habits. It involves a technique of eye exercises designed to correct the visual axes of eyes not properly coordinated for binocular vision.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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[Greek] Rectifying obliquity of the visual axes; setting right a heterophoria or heterotropia, and thus securing binocular single vision; as O. exercises (= gymnastic exercises of the eyes with prisms, a stereoscope, etc., in order to make them move in harmony).
By Alexander Duane
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