Esotropia
Esotropia
Esotropia (pronounced: eh-soh-TROH-pee-uh) is a form of strabismus or squint, where one or both eyes turn inward. The condition can be constantly present, or occur intermittently, and can give the affected individual a "cross-eyed" appearance.
Etymology
The term "esotropia" comes from the Greek words "eso" meaning "inward" and "tropia" meaning "a turning".
Types of Esotropia
Esotropia can be classified into several types:
- Congenital Esotropia - This type of esotropia is present at birth or develops within the first six months of life.
- Accommodative Esotropia - This type of esotropia develops in response to the effort of focusing the eyes to see clearly.
- Sensory Esotropia - This type of esotropia occurs as a result of poor vision in one eye.
Symptoms
The most common symptom of esotropia is an obvious inward turning of one or both eyes. This can be constant, or it may come and go. Other symptoms can include:
Treatment
Treatment for esotropia can include:
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Esotropia
- Wikipedia's article - Esotropia
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