strabismus
strabismus — noun
1. a medical condition in which a person's two eyes point in different directions i
a medical condition in which a person's two eyes point in different directions instead of looking at the same thing at the same time
Naoko's paediatrician spotted strabismus during a routine eye exam and referred her to a specialist.
uncountable noun; diagnosed during routine check-up
Adults who develop strabismus suddenly should see an eye doctor right away to rule out other problems.
Doctors often treat strabismus in children with glasses, eye patches, or muscle surgery.
Karim wore an eye patch for six months to correct strabismus in his weaker eye.
Eshe's baby had a mild case of strabismus that went away on its own by age two.
- squint
less formal, more common in everyday British English; may also refer to the act of narrowing the eyes
- lazy eye
broader — can also mean amblyopia (reduced vision) even without misalignment
- crossed eyes
layperson term; specifically describes eyes turning inward
用法筆記
only uncountable in medical writing; often used with the verbs 'diagnose', 'treat', and 'correct'