Exotropia

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Exotropia

Exotropia (pronounced: ex-oh-TROH-pee-uh) is a form of strabismus where the eyes are deviated outward. It is the opposite of esotropia and usually involves more than one of the six extraocular muscles.

Etymology

The term "exotropia" comes from the Greek words "exo" meaning "outward" and "tropos" meaning "turn".

Types of Exotropia

There are several types of exotropia, including:

  • Intermittent Exotropia: This is the most common type of exotropia. It occurs intermittently, often when the person is daydreaming, ill, or tired.
  • Congenital Exotropia: This type of exotropia is present at birth or develops within the first six months of life.
  • Sensory Exotropia: This type of exotropia develops as a result of poor vision in one eye.

Symptoms

Symptoms of exotropia can include:

  • Eyes that look in different directions
  • Double vision
  • Difficulty with depth perception
  • Closing or covering one eye, especially in bright sunlight

Treatment

Treatment for exotropia can include eye exercises, glasses, patching, or surgery. The goal of treatment is to align the eyes and restore binocular vision.

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