esotropia
Inward Eye Turn
Plain-language definition
A form of strabismus where one eye turns inward. Can be present from infancy or develop later from nerve palsy or uncorrected farsightedness.
Where this term comes up
“Esotropia (eye turns inward)”
Condition · Strabismus (Eye Misalignment)
“Esotropia/esophoria-eyes turn in”
Test · Prism and Cover Test
“Esotropia (eyes turn in)”
Treatment · Strabismus Surgery
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- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- strabismus
Eye Misalignment
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- diplopia
Double Vision
- exotropia
Outward Eye Turn
- hypertropia
Upward Eye Misalignment
- hypotropia
Downward Eye Misalignment
A note on medical context
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