adjective
- relating to or characterized by exotropia, a form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn outward away from the nose
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; also used as exotropia (noun)
Examples
- The child was diagnosed with an exotropic condition affecting the right eye.
- Exotropic strabismus can sometimes be corrected with glasses or eye exercises.
- The ophthalmologist noted exotropic deviation during the eye examination.
- Some cases of exotropic misalignment improve naturally as children grow.
- Treatment options for exotropic eyes include patching and surgical intervention.