exophoria /exo·pho·ria/ (-for´e-ah) deviation of the visual axis of one eye away from that of the other eye in the absence of visual fusional stimuli.exopho´ric
exophoria
ex·o·pho·ri·a ( k s -fôr  -)n. A tendency of the eyes to deviate outward. ex o·phoric (-fôr k) adj. |
exophoria
[ek′səfôr′ē·ə]
Etymology: Gk, exo + pherein, to bear
the latent lateral deviation of the visual axis of one eye outward. It occurs in the absence of visual stimuli for fusion. Also called divergent strabismus. Compare exotropia. exophoric, adj.
exophoria (X, XOP, exo)
Turning of the eye outward from the active position when fusion is suspended. If symptomatic, treatment may be by means of base-in prisms, minus spherical lenses or visual training (Fig. E6). See convergence insufficiency; divergence excess.
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Fig. E6 Prismatic correction of exophoria
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