sensory strabismus
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Sensory strabismus is a type of eye misalignment where the eye with poorer vision drifts. This condition, also known as a squint, occurs when the visual axes of the eyes are no longer parallel.12
Strabismus can manifest in several ways:
* Esotropia: Eyes turn inward (cross-eye).
* Exotropia: Eyes turn outward.
* Hypertropia: One eye turns upward.
* Hypotropia: One eye turns downward.2
The primary danger of strabismus in young children is the development of amblyopia, or "lazy eye," if the brain suppresses the image from the deviating eye. Early detection and treatment, which may include eyeglasses or surgery, are crucial to prevent permanent vision loss.12
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