strabismus

Noun

Meaning

An affection of one or both eyes, in which the optic axes can not be directed to the same object, -- a defect due either to undue contraction or to undue relaxation of one or more of the muscles which move the eyeball; squinting; cross-eye.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

astigmatism cast eye sight abnormality squinting squint amblyopia vision cross-eye side-glance cockeye strabism esotropia walleye
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Hypernyms

abnormality abnormalcy

Hyponyms

cross-eye exotropia esotropia crossed eye convergent strabismus divergent strabismus

Phrases with the word

comitant strabismus

Examples

Damage to the oculomotor nerve (III) can cause double vision ( diplopia ) and inability to coordinate the movements of both eyes ( strabismus ), also eyelid drooping ( ptosis ) and pupil dilation ( mydriasis ). Source: Internet

Surgery or patching are usually necessary to treat strabismus if diagnosed early. Source: Internet

American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus: “Amblyopia.” Source: Internet

Strabismus is caused by a lack of coordination between the eyes. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

strabismology strabismometer strabismometry Strabo strabological strabomantid