pseu·do·stra·bis·mus

(sū'dō-stra-biz'mŭs),

The appearance of strabismus caused by epicanthus, abnormality in interorbital distance, or corneal light reflex not corresponding to the center of the pupil.

[pseudo- + G. strabismos, a squinting]

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pseu·do·stra·bis·mus

(sū'dō-stră-biz'mŭs)

The appearance of strabismus when the eyes are straight, caused by epicanthal folds, abnormality in interorbital distance, or corneal light reflex not corresponding to the center of the pupil.

[pseudo- + G. strabismos, a squinting]

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HEENT: Epicanthal fold present, which suggests pseudostrabismus with corneal light reflex being normal.

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