Question 1

multiple strabismus surgeries have turned esotropia to exotropia. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic goal: Correction of the misalignment will not usually change the vision, so that drifting is still possible as vision in both eyes maintains alignment.  Surgery gets the eyes close together but will not hold time in position if the vision is not good in each eye so drifting is possible.  The goal then is limit the drift to a cosmetically acceptable level and hope it holds for a while.

Question 2

need expert help here. what are the causes of esotropia?

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Many: There are many causes of esotropia, some of which are deadly.  Discuss this with your ophthalmologist.

Question 3

is accomodative esotropia curable?

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Sort of: Most cases of this will improve or even go away completely if treated with appropriate glasses in children and teenagers.  If it does not, then glasses or contacts will usually control it in adults.  Surgery is available for those few who cannot get good control with glasses.

Question 4

how do you fix exotropia?

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Exotropia: Exotropia (outward deviation of the eyes) has many treatments but the appropriate one depends upon certain important associated characteristics.  Options may include strabismus surgery on eye muscles on 1 or both eyes, convergence exercises, glasses & patching.  An md who specializes in pediatric opthalmology  is the best one to determine what options are available to you.

Question 5

what is adult alternating exotropia?

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Eyes crossed out: In this condition which starts in childhood, the eyes are aligned outwards from each other and the one looking straight ahead can see centrally while the other is suppressed but can pick up vision if it looks straight and the other looks outwards.  So there is alteration of vision and eye position but no doubling of the images.

Question 6

exotropia in teens what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: An eye turning out or in at this age may require a surgical correction. You should see your primary doctor for a referral to someone who specializes in eyes.

Question 7

what should i know about exotropia surgery?

Accepted Answer

It works: Surgery to straighten eyes is a successful procedure that is commonly performed.

Question 8

any relation between microtia and exotropia?

Accepted Answer

Related?: There are some syndromes that can involve ear and eye abnormalities.  I would recommend seeing an eye doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

intermittent exotropia can it stil be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Refraction or surgery if severe enough. See and eye doctor.

Question 10

please tell me about adult alternating exotropia?

Accepted Answer

Exotropia: Exotropia is when the eyes are pointed away from each other and this is present at all times.  Alternating means that the deviation switches from one eye to the other.  This is a common finding and in many cases does not require any treatment.  If there are symptoms, such as double vision, difficulty focusing, headaches, then treatment is recommended.

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