line of vision

American

noun

Ophthalmology.

a straight line that connects the fovea centralis of an eye with the point on which the eye focuses.

line of vision British

noun

Also called: line of sight. ophthalmol a straight line extending from the fovea centralis of the eye to an object on which the eye is focused

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Before all that came the advice from Jones to keep Kroenke in my line of vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

From the way that his line of vision narrows when he smiles, to how he crosses his arms and rolls his eyes, Caiden uncannily resembles his dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

"We sent clear evidence to the referees Tawanda was not in the line of vision of the West Ham goalkeeper," O'Neil added.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

"The VAR deemed Bernardo Silva wasn't in the line of vision and had no impact on the goalkeeper and recommended an on-field review. The referee overturned his original decision and a goal was awarded."

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2024

She makes her way into my line of vision and signs with wide eyes, “What are you doing?”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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