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Review
. 2015 Sep;42(3):393-407.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.05.006. Epub 2015 Jul 7.

Strabismus

Kammi B Gunton  1 , Barry N Wasserman  2 , Caroline DeBenedictis  2
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Review

Strabismus

Kammi B Gunton et al. Prim Care. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

Defining the type of strabismus creates a framework for work-up and management. Comitant esotropia is most commonly a childhood condition treated with glasses and surgery. Comitant exotropia is often a childhood condition that may require surgical correction. Microvascular disease is the most common cause of ocular cranial nerve palsies in adult patients.

Keywords: Cranial nerve palsies; Esotropia; Exotropia; Strabismus.

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