hypertropia
Upward Eye Misalignment
Plain-language definition
A form of strabismus where one eye sits higher than the other.
Where this term comes up
“Right fourth nerve palsy was identified by 3 prism diopters of right hypertropia in primary gaze, increasing in left gaze and right head tilt”
Publication · Hand Foot Mouth Disease Causing Fourth Nerve Palsy and Acute Maculopathy in Adult Male Patient
“Hypertropia (eye turns upward)”
Condition · Strabismus (Eye Misalignment)
“Hypertropia-eye turns up”
Test · Prism and Cover Test
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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
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- diplopia
Double Vision
- esotropia
Inward Eye Turn
- hypotropia
Downward Eye Misalignment
- strabismus
Eye Misalignment
- diopter
Lens Power Unit
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.