Binocular vs. Horopter

Binocularadjective

Using two eyes or viewpoints; especially, using two eyes or viewpoints to ascertain distance.

Binocularnoun

A pair of binoculars.

Binocularnoun

(dated) Any binocular glass, such as an opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

Binocularadjective

Having two eyes.

Binocularadjective

Pertaining to both eyes; employing both eyes at once; as, binocular vision.

Binocularadjective

Adapted to the use of both eyes; as, a binocular microscope or telescope.

Binocularnoun

A binocular glass, whether opera glass, telescope, or microscope.

Binocularnoun

an optical instrument designed for simultaneous use by both eyes

Binocularadjective

relating to both eyes;

Horopternoun

For any system of binocular vision, a three-dimensional curve containing all points from which the light will converge into a single image.

Horopternoun

The line or surface in which are situated all the points which are seen single while the point of sight, or the adjustment of the eyes, remains unchanged.

Horopter

In studies of binocular vision, the horopter is the locus of points in space that have the same disparity as fixation. This can be defined theoretically as the points in space that project on corresponding points in the two retinas, that is, on anatomically identical points.