Ambiopia

/æmˈbaɪ.oʊ.pi.ə/ noun

Definition

A visual condition where the eyes see or perceive differently, or relate to vision in both eyes.

Etymology

From Latin/Greek 'ambi-' (both) plus 'opia' from 'ops' (eye). The word describes conditions or characteristics affecting both eyes or involving dual vision processes.

Kelly Says

Ambiopia relates to how our two eyes work together to create 3D vision through binocular rivalry and depth perception—it's why covering one eye completely changes what you see, since each eye actually perceives slightly different images that your brain merges together.

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