Orthophoria Explained

Orthophoria
Field:Ophthalmology

Orthophoria is a condition of binocular fixation in which the lines of vision meet at the object toward which they are directed, and is considered as a normal condition of balance of the ocular muscles of the two eyes.[1] [2] The condition opposite of orthophoria is heterophoria.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Scobee, Richard . 19 August 2008 . The Oculorotary Muscles. . . 9780598882172.
  2. Web site: Medical Definition of ORTHOPHORIA. www.merriam-webster.com. 11 February 2018.
  3. Web site: orthophoria. 11 February 2018. The Free Dictionary.