strabismus
strabismus — 名詞
1. a medical condition in which a person's two eyes point in different directions i
斜視
雙眼無法同時對焦的病症
a medical condition in which a person's two eyes point in different directions instead of looking at the same thing at the same time
Naoko's paediatrician spotted strabismus during a routine eye exam and referred her to a specialist.
Naoko 的兒科醫生在一次例行視力檢查中發現了斜視，並將她轉診給專科醫師。
uncountable noun; diagnosed during routine check-up
Adults who develop strabismus suddenly should see an eye doctor right away to rule out other problems.
成年人若突然出現斜視，應立即找眼科醫師檢查，以排除其他問題。
Doctors often treat strabismus in children with glasses, eye patches, or muscle surgery.
醫師經常透過眼鏡、眼罩或眼部肌肉手術來治療兒童的斜視。
Karim wore an eye patch for six months to correct strabismus in his weaker eye.
Karim 戴了六個月的眼罩，以矯正他較弱那隻眼睛的斜視。
Eshe's baby had a mild case of strabismus that went away on its own by age two.
Eshe 的孩子有輕微的斜視，但在兩歲時就自行好轉了。
- squint
less formal, more common in everyday British English; may also refer to the act of narrowing the eyes
- lazy eye
broader — can also mean amblyopia (reduced vision) even without misalignment
- crossed eyes
layperson term; specifically describes eyes turning inward
用法筆記
only uncountable in medical writing; often used with the verbs 'diagnose', 'treat', and 'correct'