HyperDic: orthoptics

English > 1 sense of the word orthoptics:
NOUNactorthopticstreatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)
English > orthoptics: 1 sense > noun 1, act
Meaningtreatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles).
Broadertreatment, interventioncare provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
Adjectivesorthopticof or relating to normal binocular vision
Nounsorthoptista specialist in orthoptics

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