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ORTHOPTIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to normal binocular vision
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
binocular vision (vision involving the use of both eyes)
Derivation:
orthoptics (treatment of defects of binocular vision (such as strabismus and amblyopia) by nonsurgical measures (especially by exercises to strengthen the eye muscles))