Esophoric

/ˌɛsoʊˈfɔrɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by esophoria, the tendency of the eyes to turn inward.

Etymology

From 'esophoria' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This descriptive term directly derives from the noun form used in optometry and ophthalmology.

Kelly Says

An esophoric person might experience eye strain when reading because their eyes naturally want to converge more than needed—it's why some people benefit from special prism glasses that nudge their vision outward slightly.

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