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A "normal eye angle" typically refers to the alignment and positioning of the eyes in relation to each other and to the visual axis. In a healthy, well-aligned pair of eyes, both should be directed straight ahead when looking at an object.
For a typical individual, the eye axis is positioned:
The exact measurement of eye alignment can vary from person to person, but it is typically measured using specialized tools like the cover test or Hirschberg test in a clinical setting. The normal angle between the visual axis of each eye when looking at a distant object is close to 0 degrees, meaning both eyes are directed straight ahead and are symmetrically aligned.
If there's a misalignment, conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or esotropia (eyes turning inward) can occur, which would require professional evaluation.
For a typical individual, the eye axis is positioned:
- Horizonally aligned: The eyes should be looking straight ahead, not turning inward (convergence) or outward (divergence).
- Vertically aligned: Both eyes should be at the same height, so that neither eye is higher or lower than the other.
The exact measurement of eye alignment can vary from person to person, but it is typically measured using specialized tools like the cover test or Hirschberg test in a clinical setting. The normal angle between the visual axis of each eye when looking at a distant object is close to 0 degrees, meaning both eyes are directed straight ahead and are symmetrically aligned.
If there's a misalignment, conditions like strabismus (crossed eyes) or esotropia (eyes turning inward) can occur, which would require professional evaluation.