strabismus

Example:People with strabismus may also experience double vision and headaches, as their eyes struggle to work together.

Definition:Relating to or characterized by strabismus. Can be used to describe someone with strabismus or an eye condition that results in a misalignment.

Example:My cousin has exotropia, which is a subtype of strabismus where the eyes do not align properly, typically causing one eye to turn outward.

Definition:A type of strabismus where one eye turns outward. It is one of the various forms of strabismus, where the eyes are not pointing at the same object simultaneously.

Example:My friend's son has esotropia, which is a form of strabismus where one eye turns inward, often resulting in double vision.

Definition:A type of strabismus where one eye turns inward. Along with exotropia and strabismus, it is one of the three main classifications of the eye condition where the eyes are not aligned properly.

Example:She suffers from hypertropia, causing one eye to focus upward, making it difficult to read or watch TV.

Definition:A type of strabismus where one eye turns upward. Like other strabismus types, it is characterized by misaligned eyes, affecting binocular vision.

Example:To correct her strabismus, my aunt had to undergo orthoptic treatment, which includes exercises and possibly optics to improve her eye alignment.

Definition:Relating to orthoptics, the treatment of strabismus and weaknesses of the visual system, aimed at improving binocular vision and ocular alignment.