noun
- the perception of depth and three-dimensional structure obtained from visual information deriving from two eyes
Usage: medical; scientific
Examples
- Stereopsis allows us to judge distances accurately when catching a ball.
- People with certain eye conditions may have impaired stereopsis.
- The optometrist tested her stereopsis using special 3D images.
- Stereopsis develops in infants during their first few months of life.
- Without proper stereopsis, tasks like threading a needle become difficult.
- The researcher studied how stereopsis contributes to spatial awareness.