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esotropia

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esotropia /eso·tro·pia/ (-tro´pe-ah) cross-eye; deviation of the visual axis of one eye toward that of the other eye.esotrop´ic
es·o·tro·pi·a (s-trp-)
n.
The form of strabismus in which the visual axes converge. Also called convergent strabismus, crossed eyes.

eso·tropic (-trpk, -trpk) adj.

esotropia
[es′ətrō′pē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, eso + tropos, turning
a medial deviation of one eye relative to the other fixating eye such that fusion is not maintained. Also called convergent squint, convergent strabismus, internal strabismus. Compare esophoria, exotropia. See also strabismus. esotropic, adj.

esotropia [es″o-tro´pe-ah]
strabismus in which there is manifest deviation of the visual axis of one eye toward that of the other eye, resulting in diplopia; called also cross-eye and convergent strabismus. adj., adj esotrop´ic.

esotropia
strabismus in which there is deviation of the visual axis of one eye toward that of the other eye, resulting in diplopia. Called also cross-eye and convergent strabismus. Commonly seen in Siamese cats.

esotropia
A synonym for convergent strabismus. See accommodative strabismus; convergent strabismus.
blind spot esotropia See Swann's syndrome.
consecutive esotropia See consecutive strabismus.
infantile esotropia See infantile strabismus.
non-accommodative acquired esotropia See non-accommodative acquired strabismus.

esotropia
Convergent strabismus Ophthalmology Strabismus characterized by a convergence of the visual axes. See Strabismus.


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The other form is the Esotropia which causes the eye to turn to the nose.
Mason was monocular in functioning with no acuity given; he also had a visual field loss, esotropia, a severe hearing loss, and communicated at Level VI.
Carson has a small head, absent frenulum (a fold of mucous membrane under the tongue, which limits the movement of the tongue, aiding speech and eating), esotropia of the eyes (cross-eye; internal or convergent strabismus), and has worn glasses since he was 6- months old.
 
 
 
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