A condition where the ocular misalignment is not constant, with periods of proper eye alignment (orthotropia) alternating with periods of strabismus or eye deviation. Patients often experience difficulty maintaining fusion and diplopia during the periods of misalignment. Factors like fatigue, illness, and distance/near fixation can influence the intermittent nature. Intermittent exotropia is more prevalent than intermittent esotropia. Treatment focuses on improving fusional control and vergence ranges.
A condition where the ocular misalignment is not constant, with periods of proper eye alignment (orthotropia) alternating with periods of strabismus or eye deviation. Patients often experience difficulty maintaining fusion and diplopia during the periods of misalignment. Factors like fatigue, illness, and distance/near fixation can influence the intermittent nature. Intermittent exotropia is more prevalent than […]
intermittent strabismus
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