Hypotropia is one form of vertical strabismus in which the eyes are turned downwards. Certain medical conditions such as Duane syndrome are rarely involved in causing hypotropia. Other causes may include an imbalance in the eye muscles, leading to misalignment and not working together.
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My eye looks smaller after exotropia surgery. Should I worry?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an exotropia surgery before. It was a strabismus kind of thing. But my eye, the one with the condition, is small and the pupil is like looking down. When I take pictures is very noticeable. I need to flip them to make them look normal. Is it normal that my eye is smaller and is ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From the image you sent (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can see that your right eye is a bit red. Has your right eye always been a little red? How long back did you get the squint surgery? If you have had surgery long a... Read Full »
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