esotropia

[eso-TROH-pee-uh]
nounfemininepl: esotropias
esotropia
1. A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose, causing a convergent misalignment
The child was diagnosed with esotropia and required corrective lenses to align the eyes properly.
A criança foi diagnosticada com esotropia e necessitava de lentes corretivas para alinhar os olhos corretamente.
2. A medical condition characterized by the inward deviation of the visual axis of one eye relative to the other
Early intervention for esotropia can prevent amblyopia in children.
A intervenção precoce da esotropia pode prevenir ambliopia em crianças.
Esotropia is a clinical medical term used by ophthalmologists and optometrists in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly treated by specialists in pediatric ophthalmology, and early diagnosis is emphasized in child health screening programs. The condition is often associated with childhood development and may require glasses, patching therapy, or surgical intervention.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
crossed eyesconvergent strabismusinfantile esotropiaaccommodative esotropia
Antonyms / Antônimos
exotropiahypertropiahypotropia

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
esotropia
Standard medical term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
esotropia
Standard medical term used in Portuguese healthcare
Medical Community USA
esotropia
Standard terminology in English-speaking countries

Related Words

strabismusamblyopiadiplopiaocular alignmentophthalmologyvergenceaccommodation

Related Idioms & Phrases

crossed eyes
turn one's eyes inward
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