1. The ability to see objects or movement to the side while looking straight ahead; peripheral vision
Athletes need good lateral vision to be aware of their surroundings during competition.
Os atletas precisam de boa visão lateral para estar cientes do seu ambiente durante a competição.
2. In anatomy, the field of vision extending to the sides of the direct line of sight
The doctor tested the patient's lateral vision to check for visual field defects.
O médico testou a visão lateral do paciente para verificar deficiências no campo visual.