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Orthoptics

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Definition: 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.  SPEC: SPEC qualif; X ref PLEOPTICS is seen in foreign lit   
See Also Strabismus
Other names Pleoptics; Pleoptic; Orthoptic
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
transpaseal  0   Organic Chemicals Orthoptics/instrumentation. Am J Optom Physiol Opt 1983;60(10):846

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