Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Orthoptics

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.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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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.

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3 entry terms
  • Pleoptics
  • Orthoptic
  • Pleoptic

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Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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  1. E02w.730w
  2. H02w.573w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Orthoptics. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D009988. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D009988
  2. Orthoptics. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orthoptics
  3. Orthoptics. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1241279