Exotropia Gallery Patient 391476

Presentation

Chris has severe nearsightedness in his right eye, which limited visual development despite consistent glasses wear and patching. As a result, his brain relied primarily on the left eye, leading to amblyopia in the right eye. Over time, the reduced visual input contributed to an outward deviation of the right eye (sensory exotropia).

Clinical Context

Chris and his family had been diligent with non‑surgical treatment. However, the eye misalignment became more noticeable and began to affect how he felt about his appearance, making surgical correction appropriate to improve alignment in primary gaze.

Treatment

Chris underwent a brief strabismus procedure lasting approximately 20 minutes, focused on realigning the eyes for a more balanced position when looking straight ahead.

Outcome

At early postoperative follow‑up, Chris’s eyes were well aligned, with a natural appearance in primary gaze. His recovery was smooth, and the improved alignment supported both visual comfort and confidence.