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    strabismus
    /strəˈbɪzməs/

    noun

    • 1. abnormal alignment of the eyes; the condition of having a squint.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StrabismusStrabismus - Wikipedia

    Strabismus is a vision disorder in which the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object. [2] . The eye that is pointed at an object can alternate. [3] . The condition may be present occasionally or constantly. [3] .

  3. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesStrabismus (Eye Misalignment): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Jun 20, 2023 · Strabismus, or eye misalignment, is a condition in which your eyes are misaligned. Your eyes don’t point the same way. The condition can be horizontal or vertical.

  4. www.visioncenter.org › conditions › strabismusStrabismus: Causes, Symptoms, and Types - Vision Center

    May 3, 2024 · Strabismus, also called tropia or crossed eyes, is a condition that causes eye misalignment. The eyes point in different directions and don’t line up. In some cases of crossed eyes, one eye looks straight out while the other turns in or out, up or down.

  5. www.hopkinsmedicine.org › conditions-and-diseases › strabismusStrabismus | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    What is strabismus? Strabismus — also known as hypertropia and crossed eyes — is misalignment of the eyes, causing one eye to deviate inward (esotropia) toward the nose, or outward (exotropia), while the other eye remains focused.

  6. www.aao.org › eye-health › diseasesWhat Is Adult Strabismus? - American Academy of Ophthalmology

    Nov 13, 2023 · Adult strabismus (crossed eyes) is when your eyes are not lined up properly and they point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other eye turns in, out, up, or down. The misalignment can shift from one eye to the other. Strabismus affects vision, since both eyes must aim at the same spot together to see properly.

  7. www.webmd.com › eye-health › strabismusStrabismus (Crossed Eyes): Causes, Effects, and Treatment Options...

    Feb 11, 2024 · When you have strabismus, or crossed eyes, your eyes point in different directions. It might happen sometimes or all the time. While one eye looks forward, the other eye may look...

  8. bestpractice.bmj.com › crawler › topicsStrabismus - Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment - BMJ Best...

    Sep 22, 2023 · Strabismus is a condition where there is misalignment of the visual axes of the eyes; it may be latent or manifest and, if manifest, it may be constant or intermittent. It is a common cause of diplopia and visual confusion (seeing different objects in the same place) in adults.

  9. www.verywellhealth.com › strabismus-5184976Strabismus: Diagnosis, Treatment, and More - Verywell Health

    Apr 30, 2024 · Strabismus, also referred to as squint or crossed eyes, occurs when, instead of moving in tandem, each of the eyes points in a different direction. While one is focused in the correct direction toward an object, the other may move up or down or turn in or out instead. This is pretty common, occurring in about one out of every 20 children.

  10. www.everydayhealth.com › strabismus › guideWhat Is Strabismus (Crossed Eyes)? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis...

    Mar 4, 2023 · Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention. Strabismus, commonly called crossed eyes, occurs when both eyes do not look at the same place at the same...

  11. medlineplus.gov › ency › articleStrabismus: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes." Causes. Six different muscles surround each eye and work "as a team." This allows both eyes to focus on the same object.