orthoptics

/ɔrˈθɑptɪks/
noun
  1. A type of eye therapy that uses exercises to improve vision, especially for problems with eye coordination or lazy eye.
    • After several months of orthoptics, her double vision had almost completely disappeared.
    • Many patients with strabismus benefit from a combination of surgery and orthoptics.
    • The doctor recommended orthoptics to help strengthen the child's weak eye muscles.
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