Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estrabismo
noun
/ˌe.strəˈbɪz.məʊ/
Definition
A condition where the eyes do not properly align with each other when looking at an object.
Examples
- Many children with estrabismo may require eye exercises or surgery for correction.
- She noticed her son had estrabismo when he was a toddler, leading to early intervention.
- Proper treatment for estrabismo can improve vision and aesthetics.
Meaning
Strabismus is often referred to as ‘crossed eyes’ or ‘wall eyes’. It can affect depth perception and how objects are seen.
Synonyms
- heterotropia
- crossed eyes
- walled eyes