Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • adjective Unable to use stereopsis for depth perception.

Etymologies

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License

From stereo- +‎ blind; compare stereoblindness.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word stereoblind.

Examples

  • The authors conclude that stereoblind people retain some residual binocular mechanism for depth perception.

    Pulfrich's Pendulum Field Notes 2006

  • The authors conclude that stereoblind people retain some residual binocular mechanism for depth perception.

    Archive 2006-10-01 Field Notes 2006

  • "Of course, many people who are stereoblind have no artistic talent whatsoever," he said.

    No Rembrandt here. bradamant 2004

  • I was well into my 30s before I realized that I'm stereoblind.

    Popular Posts Across MetaFilter 2010

  • I was well into my 30s before I realized that I'm stereoblind.

    Popular Posts Across MetaFilter 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.

  • Daniel Engber, "The Problem with 3-D," Slate 4/2/09, here. I've known for years about this condition but not this word for it. Shocking (to me), according to the article, that five to eight percent of the population is stereoblind (like my S.O. and one of my closest friends). See also strabismus. Opposite condition is stereoacute (according to this article, which is linked in the Slate.com article).

    April 7, 2009

  • Yep. Another way in which we'll completely ruin our own bodies in the pursuit of entertainment.

    April 7, 2009

  • ... isn't that the purpose of life?

    Well, the article itself is about how 3-D will always hurt one's eyes, but stereoblindness occurs regardless. (As I'm sure you know, with your extensive eyeball knowledge.)

    April 7, 2009

  • I suppose it is, now that you mention it.

    *reconsiders*

    Yes, that's the purpose of life. *runs off to find dangerous entertainment*

    April 7, 2009