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Periscope :: Periscope (n.) an optical instrument of tubular shape containing an arrangement of lenses and mirrors (or prisms), allowing a person to observe a field of view otherwise obstructed, as beyond an obstructing object or (as in submarines) above the surface of the water..

Vision :: Vision (v.) The faculty of seeing; sight; one of the five senses, by which colors and the physical qualities of external objects are appreciated as a result of the stimulating action of light on the sensitive retina, an expansion of the optic nerve..

Sciopticon :: Sciopticon (n.) A kind of magic lantern.

Autoptical :: Autoptical (a.) Seen with one's own eyes; belonging to, or connected with, personal observation; as, autoptic testimony or experience..

Scoptic :: Scoptic (a.) Alt. of Scoptica.

Omphaloptic :: Omphaloptic (n.) An optical glass that is convex on both sides.

Phantascope :: Phantascope (n.) An optical instrument or toy, resembling the phenakistoscope, and illustrating the same principle; -- called also phantasmascope..

Thaumatrope :: Thaumatrope (n.) An optical instrument or toy for showing the presistence of an impression upon the eyes after the luminous object is withdrawn.

Erector :: Erector (n.) An attachment to a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument, for making the image erect instead of inverted..

Chiasma :: Chiasma (n.) A commissure; especially, the optic commissure, or crucial union of the optic nerves..

Amaurosis :: Amaurosis (n.) A loss or decay of sight, from loss of power in the optic nerve, without any perceptible external change in the eye; -- called also gutta serena, the drop serene of Milton..

Synoptical :: Synoptic (a.) Alt. of Synoptica.

Aperture :: Aperture (n.) The diameter of the exposed part of the object glass of a telescope or other optical instrument; as, a telescope of four-inch aperture..

Microscope :: Microscope (n.) An optical instrument, consisting of a lens, or combination of lenses, for making an enlarged image of an object which is too minute to be viewed by the naked eye..

Scioptic :: Scioptic (a.) Of or pertaining to an optical arrangement for forming images in a darkened room, usually called scioptic ball..

Catoptron :: Catoptron (n.) A reflecting optical glass or instrument; a mirror.

Phantasm :: Phantasm (n.) An image formed by the mind, and supposed to be real or material; a shadowy or airy appearance; sometimes, an optical illusion; a phantom; a dream..

Oculary :: Oculary (a.) Of or pertaining to the eye; ocular; optic; as, oculary medicines..

Entoptic :: Entoptic (a.) Relating to objects situated within the eye; esp., relating to the perception of objects in one's own eye..

#NAME? :: Subvaginal (a.) Situated under or inside a sheath or vaginal membrane; as, the subvaginal, or subdural, spaces about the optic nerve..

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