ocular deviation
[/ˈɒkjələr dɪˈveɪʃən/]
nounpl: ocular deviations
desvio ocular
1. A misalignment of the eyes in which one or both eyes turn inward, outward, upward, or downward, preventing both eyes from focusing on the same point
The patient presented with ocular deviation affecting her ability to read and focus on distant objects.
A paciente apresentou desvio ocular que afetava sua capacidade de ler e focar em objetos distantes.
2. In ophthalmology and neurology, any abnormal direction of the gaze or eye movement
The neurologist detected an ocular deviation that suggested a possible stroke.
O neurologista detectou um desvio ocular que sugeria um possível acidente vascular cerebral.
Ocular deviation is a clinically significant condition in both American and Brazilian medical practice. In Brazil, patients with strabismus often seek treatment through public health systems (SUS) or private ophthalmology clinics. Early detection in children is emphasized in both cultures, as untreated deviation can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye). The term is primarily used in medical and healthcare settings rather than casual conversation.
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