exotropia
/ˌɛksoʊˈtroʊpiə/
noun
- A condition in which one or both eyes turn outward away from the nose, often causing double vision or poor depth perception.
- Surgery can correct exotropia by adjusting the muscles that control eye movement.
- The child was diagnosed with exotropia and prescribed special glasses to help align her eyes.
- Adults with exotropia may experience eye strain and headaches when reading.
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