What Is Eom in Eye Exam?

EOM; Extraocular movement; Ocular motility examination. Extraocular muscle function testing examines the function of the eye muscles. A health care provider observes the movement of the eyes in eight specific directions.

What does EOM mean for eyes?

EOM; Extraocular movement; Ocular motility examination.

What is normal extraocular movement?

Extraocular movements and cranial nerves: Normally, the eyes move in concert (e.g. when the left eye moves left, the right eye moves left to a similar degree). The brain takes the input from each eye and puts it together to form a single image.