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title: Strabismus (eye misalignment)
description: "Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes, where they do not point in the same direction. It can be constant or intermittent and occur at any age. ## Types and consequences Direction and cause vary widely. - Esotropia inward turn, exotropia…"
url: "https://bluefinvision.com/knowledge-base/topics/conditions-diseases/strabismus-eye-misalignment/"
updated: "2025-12-17"
category: "Conditions & Diseases"
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# Strabismus (eye misalignment)

Strabismus is misalignment of the eyes, where they do not point in the same direction. It can be constant or intermittent and occur at any age.

## Types and consequences

Direction and cause vary widely.

- Esotropia inward turn, exotropia outward, hypertropia vertical, or combined deviations
- In children, risk of amblyopia and loss of depth perception
- In adults, double vision and social or cosmetic concerns
- Can result from refractive error, muscle imbalance, neurological disease, or trauma

## Treatment

Management aims to align the eyes and optimise visual function.

- Glasses, particularly for accommodative esotropia
- Patching or penalisation for amblyopia
- Prism glasses or strabismus surgery when misalignment persists
- Ongoing follow-up to monitor development and control