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Medical Conditions - Intermittent Divergent Squint

Intermittent divergent squint or exotropia refers to an eye that turns outwards from time to time. One particular eye or both eyes can drift out or deviate. Intermittent divergent squint is the most prevalent type of exotropia and is more prevalent in females. The squint is exacerbated when the person focuses on distant objects, is tired, or daydreams. It may be accompanied by one eyelid closure in bright sunlight. Non-surgical treatment of intermittent divergent squint includes prism therapy, patch therapy, overcorrecting minus lens therapy, and orthoptic sessions.

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Strabismus and blurry vision when focusing. Please Help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sorry to hear about your ailment. I guess your eyes turn outwards. This condition is called intermittent divergent squint.

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How can an intermittent squint be diagnosed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

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