exotropia
Outward Eye Turn
Plain-language definition
A form of strabismus where one eye turns outward.
Where this term comes up
“Exotropia (eye turns outward)”
Condition · Strabismus (Eye Misalignment)
“Exotropia/exophoria-eyes turn out”
Test · Prism and Cover Test
“Exotropia (eyes turn out)”
Treatment · Strabismus Surgery
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
- Also written as
- No alternate forms listed.
Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- diplopia
Double Vision
- strabismus
Eye Misalignment
- amblyopia
Lazy Eye
- esotropia
Inward Eye Turn
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- hypertropia
Upward Eye Misalignment
A note on medical context
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