noun
- Plural of exotropia; a form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn outward (away from the nose).
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; also called divergent strabismus
Examples
- The ophthalmologist diagnosed the child with exotropias after noticing the outward deviation of both eyes.
- Exotropias can be corrected through glasses, eye exercises, or surgery depending on severity.
- The patient's exotropias became more pronounced when looking at distant objects.
- Early detection of exotropias in children is important for preventing vision problems.
- Treatment options for exotropias include prism lenses and orthoptic therapy.