Binasal occlusion
Binasal Occlusion
Binasal occlusion (pronunciation: bi·na·sal oc·clu·sion) is a medical term referring to the partial covering of both nostrils, typically using a device or tape, to restrict the field of nasal vision. This technique is often used in optometry and vision therapy to treat certain visual disorders.
Etymology
The term "binasal occlusion" is derived from the Latin words "bi-", meaning two, "nasus", meaning nose, and the English word "occlusion", which refers to the blockage or closing of a passage.
Usage
Binasal occlusion is used in the treatment of convergence insufficiency, a condition where the eyes do not work together properly when focusing on a nearby object. It is also used in the treatment of strabismus, a condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.
Related Terms
- Convergence Insufficiency: A condition characterized by the inability to maintain proper binocular eye alignment during close work.
- Strabismus: A condition in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.
- Optometry: The practice or profession of examining the eyes for visual defects and prescribing corrective lenses.
- Vision Therapy: A non-surgical treatment program designed to correct visual-motor and/or perceptual-cognitive deficiencies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Binasal occlusion
- Wikipedia's article - Binasal occlusion
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