<p><strong>binocular coordination</strong></p>

<p>Linked below is a general overview of binocular coordination which also describes how, due to independent saccades events, mammalian eyes are generally <em>not</em> actually very well "synchronized".</p>

<p>Kirkby JA, Webster LA, Blythe HI, Liversedge SP. (2008) Binocular coordination during reading and non-reading tasks. Psychol Bull. 134(5):742-63</p>

<p><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18729571" rel="noreferrer">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18729571</a></p>

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I'm also seeing binocular fusion and convergence coming up; are those basically synonyms or distinct concepts?
Zelda
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Convergence refers specifically to eyes pointing more toward each other as objects enter nearfield, fusion is when each eye has its own image but a single image is perceived.
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Keegan Keplinger
<p>In humans and most two eyed species, eye movements synchronize so that both eyes are focused on the same point. This facilitates 3D vision significantly, allowing bifocal cues. I remember reading a bit about this but I can't recall the actual term or any related words I would use to find more information on the phenomenon.</p>

<p>What is this "synchronization" called?</p>

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What is the proper term for the synchronization of eye movements?
Zelda
# What is the proper term for the synchronization of eye movements?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-02-06)

In humans and most two eyed species, eye movements synchronize so that both eyes are focused on the same point. This facilitates 3D vision significantly, allowing bifocal cues. I remember reading a bit about this but I can't recall the actual term or any related words I would use to find more information on the phenomenon.

What is this "synchronization" called?

**Tags:** terminology, vision, eye-movement


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### Answer by username_1 on 2013-02-06. Score: 5

**binocular coordination**

Linked below is a general overview of binocular coordination which also describes how, due to independent saccades events, mammalian eyes are generally *not* actually very well "synchronized".

Kirkby JA, Webster LA, Blythe HI, Liversedge SP. (2008) Binocular coordination during reading and non-reading tasks. Psychol Bull. 134(5):742-63

<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18729571>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I'm also seeing binocular fusion and convergence coming up; are those basically synonyms or distinct concepts?  
> **username_1**: Convergence refers specifically to eyes pointing more toward each other as objects enter nearfield, fusion is when each eye has its own image but a single image is perceived.  

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