Phenomena and Processes

Ocular Convergence

The turning inward of the lines of sight toward each other.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The turning inward of the lines of sight toward each other.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Convergence, Ocular
  • Convergences, Ocular
  • Ocular Convergences

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

convergent squint = ESOTROPIA; convergence insufficiency = EXOTROPIA or STRABISMUS

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History Note

91(85); was see under EYE MOVEMENTS 1985-90

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Previous Indexing

  • Accommodation, Ocular (1966-1984)
  • Eye Movements (1966-1984)
  • Fixation, Ocular (1966-1984)

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. G14.350w.217

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ocular Convergence. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003290. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003290
  2. Ocular Convergence. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70575914