11^th Global Ophthalmology Meeting

Strabismus

Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly when looking at an object. An eye that is focused on an object can take it in turns . The condition can occur occasionally or frequently. Strabismus can occur due to muscle dysfunction, blurred vision, brain problems, trauma or disease. Risk factors include premature birth, cerebral palsy, and family history of the condition. Types include esotropia, where the eyes are crossed ("cross eyed"); esotropia, in which the eyes divide ("lazy" or "wall-eyed"); and hypertropia when properly differentiated

There are different types of strabismus

Hypertropia is once the eye turns upwards

Hypotropia is once the eye turns downwardly

Esotropia is once the eye turns inwards

Exotropia is once the eye turns outward