ORTHOPTICS

orthoptics

(noun) treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

orthoptics (uncountable)

The study and treatment of muscular irregularities of the eye.

Source: Wiktionary



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ANOMALY

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