
Strabismus (Eye Misalignment): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Hypertropia and hypotropia are forms of vertical strabismus. It’s constant or happens only sometimes (intermittent). Another name for intermittent strabismus is transient strabismus. It’s …
Hypertropia - EyeWiki
A hypertropia is a form of vertical strabismus where one eye is deviated upwards in comparison to the fellow eye, as opposed to hypotropia, where one eye is deviated downwards.
Vertical Strabismus - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Vertical strabismus is defined as a condition where there is an incomitant deviation of the eyes leading to misalignment, with hypertropia being the most common form, often resulting from …
Strabismus - Wikipedia
Sensory strabismus is strabismus due to vision loss or impairment, leading to horizontal, vertical or torsional misalignment or to a combination thereof, with the eye with poorer vision drifting …
Hypertropia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Dec 18, 2025 · Hypertropia, often referred to as vertical strabismus, is a condition characterized by an upward misalignment of one eye relative to the other. This misalignment can lead to …
What Is Vertical Strabismus? - iCliniq
Nov 30, 2023 · Vertical strabismus is a type of eye condition that affects the alignment of the eyes. It occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned vertically, with one eye higher or lower …
Hypertropia (Vertical Strabismus) - Vivid Vision
Vertical strabismus is termed hypotropia (downward turn of the eye) or hypertropia (upward turn of the eye). Therefore, Hypertropia is a form of vertical strabismus where one eye is deviated …
Strabismus - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Strabismus, often called "crossed eyes," is a common visual disorder affecting millions worldwide. This condition disrupts the normal alignment of the eyes, causing them to point in different …
What Is Adult Strabismus? - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Sep 9, 2024 · Adult strabismus (crossed eyes) is when your eyes are not lined up properly and they point in different directions. One eye may look straight ahead while the other eye turns in, …
Causes of vertical strabismus in children - UpToDate
Jul 29, 2025 · The two medial and two lateral rectus muscles do not contribute significantly to normal vertical ocular alignment and movement. The causes of vertical strabismus are …