Hypotropia

Hypotropia is a form of strabismus in which one eye deviates downward in relation to the other eye. This causes the images received by each eye to be inconsistent.

With hypotropia, the lower eye deviates downward relative to the upper eye. It may be a permanent condition or only appear under certain conditions, such as when a person is tired or sick.

Symptoms of hypotropia include double vision, headaches, and eye fatigue. The person may also complain of difficulty reading or discomfort when performing visual work.

Diagnosis of hypotropia is carried out using an ophthalmological examination. Special tests may be used to evaluate eye movements and position.

Treatment includes eye exercises to improve coordination of eye muscles. Surgical correction may also be required to realign the eyes. In some cases, glasses or prisms are prescribed to correct vision.

Hypotropia should be treated as early as possible, especially in children, to prevent the development of amblyopia (“lazy eye”) and to ensure normal binocular vision. Timely treatment allows you to achieve good results.

Hypotropia is a type of strabismus in which one eye is directed downward while the other eye remains in its normal position. This can happen either permanently or temporarily, where the eye only droops in certain situations, such as when tired or stressed.

Hypotropia most often occurs due to an imbalance between the muscles responsible for eye movement. Normally, these muscles work synchronously to ensure precise direction of gaze toward an object. However, with hypotropia, one muscle may be too weak, redundant, or inflamed, causing uneven tension and misalignment of the eyes.

Symptoms of hypotropia may include double vision, blurred vision, headache, eye fatigue, and problems with motor coordination. In children, hypotropia can cause difficulties in learning and social adaptation.

Diagnosis of hypotropia is carried out by an ophthalmologist who examines the eyes and checks their functional activity. Various methods can be used to treat hypotropia, including wearing special glasses or contacts, physical exercises for the eye muscles, botulinum toxin injections and surgery.

It is important to note that treatment of hypotropia should be individualized and prescribed only after a thorough examination of the patient. Neglecting this disease can lead to the development of other serious vision problems, so at the first signs of hypotropia you should consult a specialist.