I developed intermittent exotropia in late adulthood. Is it a concerning issue?

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As you have described you have started intermittent exotropia at later age right. See that is called strabismus in medical terminology usually we can treat it if it is by birth. But in your case situation is different. So there can be some neurological issues which is leading to exotropia. So my advice is you should consult strabismologist as well as neurologist also just to rule out the cause of exotropia.

First you should consult strabismologist and then neurologist. So we can fine out the reason for it and depending upon that you can plan your treatment.

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I cannot explain you without any investigation. Because there are so many reasons like cranial nerve palsy, any history of head trauma or sometimes we cannot find any specific reasons that is called idiopathic. It can be any disease which will lead to such kind of situations. That is why I have suggested you to go and consult a neurologist also because he is the one who can tell you and guide you regarding investigation like MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), CT (computed tomography) scan if needed for you. Before that complete eye exam is also important for this.