Any optical device designed for single eye use.
Basically 1/2 a binocular with the center hinge removed. Primarily valued for their light weight and compact size.
Involving one eye. As example, monocular polyopia is when a person sees multiple images in one eye.
Pertaining to one eye. Also is used to mean a hand-held telescope (low tech device).
a one piece viewing scope whereas a binocular is a two piece viewing scope for both eyes
a refractor, except that the optical path is folded with prisms to make a more compact telescope
a small (pocket-sized) telescope
Hand-held telescopes that students with low-vision use for observing or tracking objects at a distance. (eg. Seeing street signs, theatre etc.)
Two eyes, sometimes facing in different directions, seeing separate or somewhat separate images.
Pertaining to one eye. Go to Top
Having or relating to one eye.
a telescopic-type optical tool used to magnify and view objects in greater detail; used with one eye, usually hand held; lower powers may be mounted on eyeglasses; hand-held units particularly effective for spotting and reading signs, i.e., Walk/Don't Walk signs, street signs, rest room signs, bus numbers, etc.
Referring to having or using only one eye
Using one eye; a device intended for use with one eye.
A viewing device made to produce an image for one eye only.
A monocular is a modified refracting telescope used to magnify the images of distant objects by passing light through a series of lenses and prisms; the use of prisms results in a lightweight telescope. Volume and weight are less than half those of binoculars, making it easy to carry along.