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title: Exotropia
description: "Exotropia is a type of strabismus where one eye turns outward. It may be constant or intermittent and can affect both children and adults. ## Symptoms and types Eye misalignment impacts both appearance and binocular vision. - Outward drifting of…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/exotropia/"
updated: "2025-12-16"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Exotropia

Exotropia is a type of strabismus where one eye turns outward. It may be constant or intermittent and can affect both children and adults.

## Symptoms and types

Eye misalignment impacts both appearance and binocular vision.

- Outward drifting of one eye, especially when tired or daydreaming
- Double vision in older children and adults, or suppression in younger children
- Types include intermittent, constant, sensory, and consecutive exotropia
- Risk of amblyopia if onset is early and untreated

## Treatment

Management aims to improve alignment and visual function.

- Glasses and sometimes prisms for refractive errors and small deviations
- Occlusion therapy for amblyopia
- Strabismus surgery on eye muscles for significant or symptomatic exotropia
- Ongoing follow-up to monitor control over time