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What treatment is used for a;ternate exotropia in a 5 year old where eyes turn up?
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Depends on severity: treatment for alternating exotropia includes observation, patching, glasses, penalization with Atropine, exercises, and surgery--it all depends on how frequently the eyes turn, how well they alternate, if amblyopia is present. When the eyes drift up it is called hypertropia--sometimes it is secondary to the exotropia and will be improved by the chosen treatment. close follow up is important.
Answered 12/8/2017
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