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Exotropia in a child
A 14 year old child presented with outward deviation of either eye (mostly left) since 4-5 years of age. There was not much improvement with the use of glasses. A diagnosis of manifest exotropia was made. Both eyes squint surgery was done and there was perfect alignment between the eyes after surgery.
Before Surgery:
One of the eyes always deviates outwards even with glasses.
After Surgery:
Both the eyes are looking in the same direction and squint is corrected.
Slide to See Surgical Outcome
Exotropia in a child
A 16 year old girl from Nepal presented with outward deviation of either eye since birth. A diagnosis of infantile exotropia was made. Both eyes squint surgery was done and there was perfect alignment between the eyes after surgery. Before Surgery: One of the eyes is deviated outward and the outward deviation increases as the child looks upwards. After Surgery: Both eyes are looking in the same direction and the squint is corrected.
Slide to See Surgical Outcome
Exotropia in a child
A 14 year old child presented with outward deviation of either eye (mostly left) since 4-5 years of age. There was not much improvement with the use of glasses. A diagnosis of manifest exotropia was made. Both eyes squint surgery was done and there was perfect alignment between the eyes after surgery.
Before Surgery:
One of the eyes always deviates outwards even with glasses.
After Surgery:
Both the eyes are looking in the same direction and squint is corrected.