Orthoptics Flashcards
what is sudden onset diplopia?
rapid onset of double vision
what causes sudden onset diplopia?
new weakness of extra ocular muscles
what test is done to see if a patient has a squint?
a cover test
what does it mean if there is no movement in a cover test?
no squint
what does it mean if there is movement in a cover test?
squint present - direction of movement determines the squint they have
what type of squint is present if a cover test causes outward movement?
esotropia
what type of squint is present if a cover test causes inward movement?
exotropia
what type of squint is present if a cover test causes downward movement?
hypertropia
what type of squint is present if a cover test causes upward movement?
hypotropia