orthophoria
[/ɔrθoʊˈfɔriə/]
nounfemininepl: orthophoria/orthophorias
ortoforia
1. A condition of the eyes in which the visual axes are parallel when the eyes are at rest and fusion is absent, representing a state of perfect ocular balance and alignment
Orthophoria is considered the ideal state of eye alignment, where no strabismus or phoria is present.
A ortoforia é considerada o estado ideal de alinhamento ocular, onde nenhum estrabismo ou foria está presente.
2. In ophthalmology and optometry, the absence of any tendency of the eyes to deviate from their proper alignment
Patients with orthophoria typically have no problems with binocular vision or eye strain.
Pacientes com ortoforia geralmente não têm problemas com visão binocular ou fadiga ocular.
This is a specialized medical term used primarily by ophthalmologists, optometrists, and eye care professionals in both Brazil and the USA. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation. In Brazil, the term 'ortoforia' appears in medical textbooks, clinical guidelines, and professional literature related to eye health. The concept is important in vision screening and the assessment of binocular coordination.
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