MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Intermittent exotropia : In this type of strabismus, one eye will fixate (concentrate) on a target while the other eye is pointing outward. Symptoms may include double vision, headaches, difficulty reading, eyestrain, and closing one eye when viewing far away objects or when in bright light.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exotropia is a form of strabismus (eye misalignment) in which one or both of the eyes turn outward. It is the opposite of crossed eyes, or esotropia. Exotropia may occur from time to time (intermittent exotropia) or may be constant. It can be found in every age group [See figures 1 and 2].

Detailed explanation-3: -Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as “crossed eyes."

Detailed explanation-4: -Early diagnosis is essential in preventing vision loss that occurs as a result of amblyopia, also called “lazy eye.” Amblyopia from strabismus occurs when vision does not develop normally during childhood because the eyes are not aligned.