How Do You Spell ISOPHORIA?

Pronunciation: [ˌa͡ɪsəfˈɔːɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Isophoria is a word that refers to a visual condition where the eyes are equally balanced and aligned. The pronunciation of this word is i-soh-for-ee-uh [aɪsoʊˈfɔriə], where the first syllable "i" sounds like the letter "eye" and the "oh" sound represents the vowel sound in "go". The phonetic transcription "ɔr" denotes the "or" sound in "more", and the final syllable "uh" is pronounced like the letter "a". Correct spelling of isophoria can improve communication among healthcare professionals when discussing visual conditions.

ISOPHORIA Meaning and Definition

1. Isophoria is a term used in the field of optometry and ophthalmology to describe a balance in the positioning and alignment of the eyes when in a state of rest or during distant fixation. More specifically, it refers to the condition where the two eyes have equal and symmetrical amounts of muscle power exerted when maintaining gaze in a straight-ahead position.

   Isophoria can be understood as a form of binocular balance in which each eye requires the same amount of effort from the extraocular muscles to maintain proper alignment and focus. This means that there is no tendency for one eye to deviate or turn inward or outward when looking at a distant object. In isophoric individuals, both eyes are aligned parallel to each other, resulting in binocular vision.

   This condition is different from other eye alignment abnormalities, such as strabismus, where one eye may turn inwards (esotropia) or outwards (exotropia) due to muscle imbalances or neurological issues. Isophoria, on the other hand, represents a normal and balanced resting state for the eyes.

   Isophoria is often assessed during an eye examination when evaluating binocular vision or measuring the extent of eye muscle imbalance. It can also be an important consideration when prescribing glasses or contact lenses to individuals, as any discrepancy in muscle power between the eyes might require specific corrections to achieve optimal visual function.

2. Absence of either hypophoria or hyperphoria, the two eyes lying in the same horizontal plane.

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

Common Misspellings for ISOPHORIA

• jsophoria
• ksophoria
• osophoria
• 9sophoria
• 8sophoria
• iaophoria
• izophoria
• ixophoria
• idophoria
• ieophoria
• iwophoria
• isiphoria
• iskphoria
• islphoria
• ispphoria
• is0phoria
• is9phoria
• isoohoria
• isolhoria
• iso-horia

Etymology of ISOPHORIA

The word "isophoria" is derived from two Greek roots: "iso" meaning "equal" and "phoria" meaning "to bear, carry".

In the context of optometry and ophthalmology, "isophoria" refers to a condition where the eyes are sufficiently aligned and work together to maintain equal visual alignment. It is often used to describe a balanced muscular condition of the eyes when both eyes are aligned accurately and simultaneous focusing is achieved.