binocular
Both-Eye
Plain-language definition
Involving both eyes together. Binocular diplopia (double vision that disappears when one eye is closed) indicates a nerve or muscle problem.
Where this term comes up
“The Hess chart is a specialized test of binocular eye movements used to characterize the pattern of diplopia (double vision).”
Test · Hess Chart Test
“Convergence insufficiency (CI) is a common binocular vision disorder where the eyes have difficulty working together when focusing on nearby objects.”
Condition · Convergence Insufficiency
“Double vision is managed differently depending on whether it is monocular or binocular, sudden or gradual, constant or intermittent, and associated with neurologic symptoms.”
Guide · Navigating Double Vision - From Diagnosis to Treatment
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