Conjugate gaze

Definition

Conjugate gaze is the coordinated movement of both eyes in the same direction, which is essential for maintaining binocular vision. This mechanism allows for the precise tracking of objects in our visual field.

Related terms

Cranial Nerves:

Twelve pairs of nerves that emerge directly from the brain, not the spinal cord, and control functions including eye movements.

Oculomotor Nerve (CN III): A cranial nerve responsible for controlling most of the eye's movements, including those necessary for conjugate gaze.

Binocular Vision: The ability to maintain visual focus on an object with both eyes, creating a single three-dimensional image