What is another word for disconjugate eye movements?

Pronunciation: [dˌɪskənd͡ʒˈuːɡe͡ɪt ˈa͡ɪ mˈuːvmənts] (IPA)

Disconjugate eye movements refer to the inability of both eyes to move in a coordinated manner. There are various synonyms for this condition, including noncomitant strabismus, ocular misalignment, heterotropia, squint, and crossed-eyes. These synonyms are used in ophthalmology to describe different aspects of disconjugate eye movements. Noncomitant strabismus, for example, describes a form of disconjugate eye movements where the eyes have different angles of deviation in different gaze positions. Squint, on the other hand, is a common term used to refer to eyes that are not aligned properly. Understanding these synonyms can help in the diagnosis and treatment of disconjugate eye movements.

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What are the hypernyms for Disconjugate eye movements?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    strabismus, Abnormal eye movements, Ocular movement disorder, Oculomotor dysfunction, Visual coordination disorder.

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