Cyclophoria

/ˌsaɪ.kloʊˈfɔːr.i.ə/ noun

Definition

A condition of the eye where there is a tendency for one eye to rotate around the visual axis when visual attention is relaxed.

Etymology

From 'cyclo-' (circle/rotation) + 'phoria' (tendency or turning), Greek medical terminology meaning 'a tendency to rotate.' Coined by ophthalmologists in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Cyclophoria is a hidden eye alignment problem that doesn't always cause symptoms because your brain is incredibly good at compensating, but it can contribute to eye strain if someone spends all day on screens.

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