Ophthalmology Flashcards

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What is concomitant strabismus?

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Non-paralytic

The degree of ocular deviation remains constant in all directions of gaze

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What is incomitant strabismus?

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Paralytic

Ocular deviation is only present in specific directions of gaze

Weakness of individual extraocular muscles, frequently acquired

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What is a heterophoria?

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Latent strabismus

Only present once binocular vision is interrupted e.g., covering an eye

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