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What are the causes of hypotropia (the eye turned downward?
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Muscle or nerve: Eye muscle problems or problems with the nerves controlling them are usually to blame. Ophthalmologist can help determine cause.
Answered 1/3/2016
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Many causes: There are many causes of hypotropia, a form of strabismus in which one eye turns downward. Is this new or longstanding? Age of patient? Trauma with blowout fracture of orbital floor is common. Grave's disease, myasthenia gravis, and multiple sclerosis can present this way. Hydrocephalus, tumors, and lymphoma can also cause this. Sometimes amblyopia. See specialist in strabismus of the eye.
Answered 9/17/2014
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