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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hypertropia | |||
| image = [[File:Hypertropia.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A depiction of [[hypertropia]] in the right eye | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]] | |||
| synonyms = Vertical strabismus | |||
| symptoms = Misalignment of the eyes, double vision, eye strain | |||
| complications = [[Amblyopia]], [[diplopia]], [[binocular vision]] problems | |||
| onset = Can occur at any age | |||
| duration = May be constant or intermittent | |||
| causes = [[Congenital]], [[trauma]], [[neurological disorders]], [[thyroid eye disease]] | |||
| risks = Family history of strabismus, [[premature birth]], [[cerebral palsy]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Eye examination]], [[cover test]], [[prism test]] | |||
| differential = [[Hypotropia]], [[esotropia]], [[exotropia]] | |||
| treatment = [[Corrective lenses]], [[prism glasses]], [[vision therapy]], [[strabismus surgery]] | |||
| medication = None specific, but [[botulinum toxin]] injections may be used | |||
| frequency = Less common than horizontal strabismus | |||
| deaths = Not directly life-threatening | |||
}} | |||
[[File:Amarna_Miller,_2017_(cropped).jpg|Amarna Miller, 2017 (cropped)|thumb|left]] | |||
'''Hypertropia''' is a condition of the eye where one eye is misaligned and points upwards. It is a type of [[strabismus]], which is a general term for misalignment of the eyes. Hypertropia can be present all the time, or it can come and go. It can also occur together with other types of strabismus, such as [[exotropia]] (outward turning of the eye) or [[esotropia]] (inward turning of the eye). | '''Hypertropia''' is a condition of the eye where one eye is misaligned and points upwards. It is a type of [[strabismus]], which is a general term for misalignment of the eyes. Hypertropia can be present all the time, or it can come and go. It can also occur together with other types of strabismus, such as [[exotropia]] (outward turning of the eye) or [[esotropia]] (inward turning of the eye). | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Hypertropia can be caused by a number of factors, including: | Hypertropia can be caused by a number of factors, including: | ||
* [[Nerve damage]] or [[muscle damage]]: Damage to the nerves or muscles that control eye movement can lead to hypertropia. This can be caused by conditions such as [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], or [[trauma]] to the eye or brain. | * [[Nerve damage]] or [[muscle damage]]: Damage to the nerves or muscles that control eye movement can lead to hypertropia. This can be caused by conditions such as [[stroke]], [[brain tumor]], or [[trauma]] to the eye or brain. | ||
* [[Congenital]] conditions: Some people are born with hypertropia. This can be due to a problem with the development of the eye muscles or nerves in the womb. | * [[Congenital]] conditions: Some people are born with hypertropia. This can be due to a problem with the development of the eye muscles or nerves in the womb. | ||
* [[Disease]] or [[infection]]: Certain diseases or infections can cause hypertropia. For example, [[Graves' disease]] can cause swelling and inflammation of the eye muscles, leading to hypertropia. | * [[Disease]] or [[infection]]: Certain diseases or infections can cause hypertropia. For example, [[Graves' disease]] can cause swelling and inflammation of the eye muscles, leading to hypertropia. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The main symptom of hypertropia is one eye that points upwards. Other symptoms can include: | The main symptom of hypertropia is one eye that points upwards. Other symptoms can include: | ||
* [[Double vision]]: Seeing two images of a single object. | * [[Double vision]]: Seeing two images of a single object. | ||
* [[Head tilt]]: Tilting the head to one side to compensate for the misaligned eye. | * [[Head tilt]]: Tilting the head to one side to compensate for the misaligned eye. | ||
* [[Eye strain]]: Feeling of discomfort or fatigue in the eyes. | * [[Eye strain]]: Feeling of discomfort or fatigue in the eyes. | ||
* [[Difficulty reading]]: Trouble focusing on text or other close-up tasks. | * [[Difficulty reading]]: Trouble focusing on text or other close-up tasks. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for hypertropia depends on the cause and severity of the condition. Options can include: | Treatment for hypertropia depends on the cause and severity of the condition. Options can include: | ||
* [[Eye exercises]]: Certain exercises can help strengthen the eye muscles and improve alignment. | * [[Eye exercises]]: Certain exercises can help strengthen the eye muscles and improve alignment. | ||
* [[Glasses]] or [[contact lenses]]: These can help correct the misalignment in some cases. | * [[Glasses]] or [[contact lenses]]: These can help correct the misalignment in some cases. | ||
* [[Surgery]]: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to adjust the position of the eye muscles. | * [[Surgery]]: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to adjust the position of the eye muscles. | ||
* [[Botox]] injections: These can help relax the eye muscles and improve alignment. | * [[Botox]] injections: These can help relax the eye muscles and improve alignment. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Strabismus]] | * [[Strabismus]] | ||
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* [[Esotropia]] | * [[Esotropia]] | ||
* [[Graves' disease]] | * [[Graves' disease]] | ||
[[Category:Eye disorders]] | [[Category:Eye disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Pediatrics]] | [[Category:Pediatrics]] | ||
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| Hypertropia | |
|---|---|
| |
| Synonyms | Vertical strabismus |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Misalignment of the eyes, double vision, eye strain |
| Complications | Amblyopia, diplopia, binocular vision problems |
| Onset | Can occur at any age |
| Duration | May be constant or intermittent |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Congenital, trauma, neurological disorders, thyroid eye disease |
| Risks | Family history of strabismus, premature birth, cerebral palsy |
| Diagnosis | Eye examination, cover test, prism test |
| Differential diagnosis | Hypotropia, esotropia, exotropia |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Corrective lenses, prism glasses, vision therapy, strabismus surgery |
| Medication | None specific, but botulinum toxin injections may be used |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Less common than horizontal strabismus |
| Deaths | Not directly life-threatening |
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Hypertropia is a condition of the eye where one eye is misaligned and points upwards. It is a type of strabismus, which is a general term for misalignment of the eyes. Hypertropia can be present all the time, or it can come and go. It can also occur together with other types of strabismus, such as exotropia (outward turning of the eye) or esotropia (inward turning of the eye).
Causes[edit]
Hypertropia can be caused by a number of factors, including:
- Nerve damage or muscle damage: Damage to the nerves or muscles that control eye movement can lead to hypertropia. This can be caused by conditions such as stroke, brain tumor, or trauma to the eye or brain.
- Congenital conditions: Some people are born with hypertropia. This can be due to a problem with the development of the eye muscles or nerves in the womb.
- Disease or infection: Certain diseases or infections can cause hypertropia. For example, Graves' disease can cause swelling and inflammation of the eye muscles, leading to hypertropia.
Symptoms[edit]
The main symptom of hypertropia is one eye that points upwards. Other symptoms can include:
- Double vision: Seeing two images of a single object.
- Head tilt: Tilting the head to one side to compensate for the misaligned eye.
- Eye strain: Feeling of discomfort or fatigue in the eyes.
- Difficulty reading: Trouble focusing on text or other close-up tasks.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hypertropia depends on the cause and severity of the condition. Options can include:
- Eye exercises: Certain exercises can help strengthen the eye muscles and improve alignment.
- Glasses or contact lenses: These can help correct the misalignment in some cases.
- Surgery: In severe cases, surgery may be needed to adjust the position of the eye muscles.
- Botox injections: These can help relax the eye muscles and improve alignment.
