Strabismus Overview
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What is a common symptom experienced by individuals with strabismus?

  • Double vision (correct)
  • Blurry vision in one eye
  • Difficulty seeing at night
  • Single vision
  • Which of the following best describes esotropia?

  • Eye remains straight
  • Eye deviates inward (correct)
  • Eye deviates outward
  • Eye deviates upward
  • Which of these conditions can lead to strabismus in adults?

  • Thyroid detachment repair (correct)
  • High blood pressure
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Age-related macular degeneration
  • In strabismus, which eye position is associated with hypertropia?

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    What is the primary issue caused by strabismus?

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    Study Notes

    Strabismus Overview

    • Strabismus is characterized by the inability to focus both eyes on the same object at the same time.
    • This condition can lead to double vision, significantly affecting daily activities.

    Types of Strabismus

    • Esotropia: One eye turns inward.
    • Exotropia: One eye turns outward.
    • Hypertropia: One eye is higher than the other.
    • Hypotropia: One eye is lower than the other.

    Causes of Strabismus

    • In adults, strabismus may arise from:
      • Thyroid detachment repair
      • Cerebral lesions impacting eye muscle control or coordination

    Key Impact

    • The primary consequence of strabismus is double vision, complicating tasks that require depth perception and visual clarity.

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    This quiz covers the condition of strabismus, including its effects on vision and the different types such as esotropia and exotropia. It also discusses potential causes in adults, such as thyroid issues and cerebral lesions. Test your knowledge on this critical aspect of eye health.

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