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orthoptics

orthoptics

9.9
Treatment without surgery using eye exercises to help both eyes work together
  • noun
  • /ɔrˈθɑp.tɪks/
  • Specialized
: ortóptica
  • Many cases of mild strabismus can be managed effectively with orthoptics rather than surgery.

Examples

  • The specialist recommended orthoptics to help correct the child's lazy eye.

  • He attends regular orthoptics sessions as part of his vision therapy.

  • She specializes in orthoptics for children.

  • The clinic offers orthoptics as a treatment option.

  • He attends regular orthoptics sessions as part of his vision therapy.

  • The specialist recommended orthoptics to help correct the child's lazy eye.

  • Many cases of mild strabismus can be managed effectively with orthoptics rather than surgery.

Surface Forms

orthoptics singular
orthoptics plural

Morphology

orthoptics = optics (semi-transparent) = ortho + opt + ics

The prefix 'ortho' indicates correction, and 'optics' relates to vision, but the specific medical application is specialized.

Etymology

Orthoptics comes from Greek parts orth- meaning 'straight' and opt- meaning 'eye', the same root you see in optical. So orthoptics are exercises and simple treatments to help 'straighten' the eyes and make the two eyes work together.