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What is Strabismus?

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Strabismus or tropia are the medical terms for eye conditions commonly called by various names: eye turns, crossed eyes, cross-eyed, wall-eyes, wandering eyes, deviating eye, etc. This document defines strabismus and discusses two types of the condition, including constant or intermittent strabismus.

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Review Date

2/28/2008