Hirschberg method

Hirsch·berg test

(hĭrsh'bĕrg), a test of binocular motor alignment by which a penlight is shone at the eyes and the position of the light reflex on the cornea observed, allowing an estimate of the amount of deviation, if present. Synonym(s): Hirschberg method

Hirsch·berg meth·od

(hĕrsh'berg meth'ŏd) A method of estimating the amount of deviation of a strabismic eye, by observing the reflection of a light fixated by the straight eye on the cornea of the deviating eye.

Hirschberg,

Julius, German ophthalmologist, 1843-1925. Hirschberg method - a method of measuring the amount of deviation of a strabismic eye.