How Do You Spell EXOPHORIA?

Pronunciation: [ɛɡzəfˈɔːɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Exophoria is a term used in ophthalmology to describe an eye condition where the eyes tend to point outward when focusing on a near object. The spelling of the word "exophoria" is unusual as it contains the uncommon "ph" pairing. In International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), the word is transcribed as /ɛksoʊˈfɔriə/. The first syllable contains the sound /ɛks/, which represents the "x" sound followed by "s". The syllables "phor" and "ia" are pronounced as /fɔr/ and /iə/ respectively.

EXOPHORIA Meaning and Definition

1. Exophoria is a term used in ophthalmology to describe a specific type of eye misalignment or deviation, where the eyes tend to naturally drift or point outward when focusing on an object. It refers to a condition when the visual axes of the eyes are parallel in a relaxed state, but when attempting to maintain binocular vision, the eyes have a tendency to move outward from this relaxed position.

   Exophoria falls under the broader category of heterophoria, which represents any latent misalignment of the eyes that may not be apparent or problematic under normal conditions of relaxed viewing. However, certain situations, such as prolonged near work or fatigue, can exacerbate and reveal the deviation. Exophoria can cause symptoms such as eye strain, headaches, and discomfort.

   This condition is typically diagnosed through various ophthalmic tests, including measurements of phoria using prisms and other devices. Proper treatment for exophoria may involve eye exercises, known as vision therapy, to improve the coordination of the ocular muscles. Sometimes, corrective lenses, such as prismatic lenses or bifocals, may be prescribed to alleviate symptoms related to exophoria. In some cases, if the deviation is severe or causing significant distress, surgery may also be considered. The goal of treatment is to align the eyes accurately, allowing for comfortable and efficient binocular vision.

   It is important to note that exophoria should be diagnosed and treated by a qualified eye care professional, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist, to ensure appropriate management and care.

2. A tendency of one eye to deviate outward, divergent squint.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for EXOPHORIA

• wxophoria
• sxophoria
• dxophoria
• rxophoria
• 4xophoria
• 3xophoria
• exiphoria
• exkphoria
• exlphoria
• expphoria
• ex0phoria
• ex9phoria
• exoohoria
• exolhoria
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• exopgoria
• exopboria
• exopnoria
• exopjoria

Etymology of EXOPHORIA

The word exophoria is derived from two Greek roots: exo meaning outward or external, and phoria meaning bearing or carrying.

Plural form of EXOPHORIA is EXOPHORIAS