{"id":88534,"date":"2022-10-06T10:18:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T07:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/gozde-disa-kayma\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T13:16:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T10:16:18","slug":"eye-protrusion-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/en\/eye-protrusion-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Exotropia (Outward Eye Deviation, Squint)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"88534\" class=\"elementor elementor-88534 elementor-1117\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33e396f9 e-flex e-con-boxed tm-col-stretched-none tm-bg-color-over-image e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"33e396f9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73291442 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73291442\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 20-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h2>Outward Eye Deviation (Exotropia): Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Treatment Options<\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"380\">Outward eye deviation or outward eye squint<\/strong> medically known as\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">exotropia<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">, is a strabismus problem that can occur in one or both eyes. The eyes are seen looking outwards towards the ears. It is a disease that can be permanent or temporary if it occurs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It is a condition that usually begins in childhood but is also seen in adults. It may be seen in some patients when they are looking away or when they are absent-minded and sleepless without focusing on anything. Some <\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">exotropia<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> patients have a vision problem in one eye and amblyopia develops due to the problem.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">After a certain period of time , the eye may deviate outwards<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> due to decreased vision . While external deviation may occur periodically, if it begins to occur frequently, an ophthalmologist should be consulted. <\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Outward deviation of the eye<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> should not be considered as just a visual problem and should be treated to protect eye health.<\/span><\/p><h2 data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"1023\">What Causes Outward Eye Deviation?<\/h2><p data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1228\">Several factors contribute to the development of outward eye deviation. Some patients develop exotropia without a clear cause, while others experience it due to underlying eye or neurological conditions.<\/p><p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1252\">Common causes include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1511\"><li data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1294\"><p data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1294\"><strong data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1294\">Amblyopia or vision loss in one eye<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1329\"><p data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1329\"><strong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1329\">Family history of strabismus<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1385\"><p data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1385\"><strong data-start=\"1332\" data-end=\"1385\">Damage to the nerves connecting the eye and brain<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1424\"><p data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1424\"><strong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1424\">Head trauma or vascular diseases<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1511\"><p data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1511\"><strong data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1511\">Systemic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and thyroid disorders<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1643\">Previous surgery for inward eye deviation may also lead to exotropia if surgeons excessively weaken or strengthen the eye muscles.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1687\">Diagnosis of Outward Eye Deviation<\/h2><p data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1867\">When patients visit an ophthalmologist with outward eye deviation, the doctor first performs a <strong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1817\">comprehensive eye examination<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1821\" \/>During the strabismus evaluation, specialists:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2010\"><li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1893\"><p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1893\">Measure visual acuity<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1918\"><p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1918\">Assess eye movements<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1970\"><p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1970\">Calculate deviation angles at near and distance<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2010\"><p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2010\">Perform binocular (3D) vision tests<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2121\">Based on these findings, the physician establishes a precise diagnosis and creates a tailored treatment plan.<\/p><p><iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/itX9tHlMRHc\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p><h2 data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2174\">Treatment Options for Outward Eye Deviation<\/h2><p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2362\">Treatment focuses on correcting the underlying cause and restoring eye alignment. Physicians design each treatment plan according to the patient\u2019s age, deviation type, and visual status.<\/p><p data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2397\">Doctors often begin treatment by:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2517\"><li data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2434\"><p data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2434\">Prescribing <strong data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2434\">corrective glasses<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2468\"><p data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2468\">Treating amblyopia when present<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2517\"><p data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2517\">Using occlusion (patching) therapy in children<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2760\">When non-surgical treatments fail to control the deviation, <strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2601\">strabismus surgery<\/strong> becomes necessary. During surgery, the surgeon weakens the outward-pulling muscles and strengthens the inward-pulling muscles to realign the eyes effectively.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=905339752396\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-89320 \" src=\"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522-300x50.png\" alt=\"WHATSAPP COMMUNICATION LINE HALIL HUSEYIN CAGATAY\" width=\"336\" height=\"56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522-1024x171.png 1024w, https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522-768x128.png 768w, https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/a><\/p><h2 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"313\">Types of Outward Eye Deviation (Exotropia)<\/h2><p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"533\">Outward eye deviation can appear in both <strong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"379\">children and adults<\/strong>, and its characteristics vary depending on the underlying cause. Identifying the correct type of exotropia is essential for effective treatment planning.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"593\">Sensory Exotropia (Outward Deviation in the Blind Eye)<\/h3><p data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"896\">Outward deviation may occur in an eye with significant vision loss at any age. This condition is known as <strong data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"723\">sensory strabismus<\/strong>, and when the eye drifts outward, it is called <strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"792\">sensory exotropia<\/strong>.<br data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\" \/>Surgical treatment in these cases aims to stabilize the eye position and improve cosmetic alignment.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"924\">Intermittent Exotropia<\/h3><p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1295\"><strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"964\">Intermittent outward eye deviation<\/strong> is one of the most common forms, especially in children. It typically appears when the child is tired, ill, daydreaming, or not focusing on a specific object.<br data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\" \/>Initial treatment often includes glasses and occlusion (patching) therapy. If the deviation becomes more frequent or constant, <strong data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1278\">surgical intervention<\/strong> may be required.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1321\">Congenital Exotropia<\/h3><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1682\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1359\">Congenital outward eye deviation<\/strong> develops within the first six months of life. The condition may be intermittent or constant.<br data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\" \/>Permanent congenital exotropia is relatively rare. When the deviation is occasional, it may resolve spontaneously; however, <strong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1615\">regular ophthalmologic follow-up<\/strong> is essential. Progressive cases often require surgical correction.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1730\">Exotropia Due to Convergence Insufficiency<\/h3><p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1980\">This type of outward deviation occurs when focusing on <strong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1803\">near objects<\/strong>. While one eye maintains fixation, the other drifts outward.<br data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1867\" \/>If non-surgical treatments are ineffective, <strong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1933\">strabismus surgery<\/strong> may be considered to restore proper alignment.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2007\">Consecutive Exotropia<\/h3><p data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2290\"><strong data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2046\">Consecutive outward eye deviation<\/strong> develops after surgery for inward eye deviation (esotropia), usually due to excessive weakening or strengthening of the eye muscles.<br data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2182\" \/>Although some cases resolve spontaneously, persistent deviation may require a <strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2289\">second surgical procedure<\/strong>.<\/p><p><div class=\"tm-responsive-video video-youtube tm-responsive-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"G\u00f6zde D\u0131\u015fa Kayma V Patern Ekzotropya \/ Outward Squint  \/ Exotropia\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7-rC1bmslEA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p><h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Outward Eye Sliding Surgery<\/span><\/h2><p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Outward eye deviation surgery is one of the permanent solutions for <\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">the problem of strabismus<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> developing outward . During the surgery, the eye muscles are intervened. In the examinations performed before the surgery, it is determined how many eye muscles will be treated.<\/span><\/p><p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Outward eye displacement surgeries<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> are performed under local anesthesia in adults and general anesthesia in children, usually lasting 1 hour. It should be known that additional treatments such as glasses or eye drops may be needed after the surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/en\/strabismus-surgery\/\">Click here to find more information about strabismus surgery.<\/a><\/p><p><div class=\"tm-responsive-video video-youtube tm-responsive-video-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Surgery process for a lazy eye\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FDVMXBWyQZk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p><h2 data-start=\"4492\" data-end=\"4533\">Risk Factors for Outward Eye Deviation<\/h2><p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4593\">Certain factors increase the risk of developing exotropia:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4733\"><li data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4632\"><p data-start=\"4596\" data-end=\"4632\">Family history of eye misalignment<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4659\"><p data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4659\">Neurological disorders<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4692\"><p data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4692\">Difficult or premature birth<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"4693\" data-end=\"4733\"><p data-start=\"4695\" data-end=\"4733\">Visual impairment in early childhood<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4825\">Early screening and regular eye examinations significantly reduce long-term complications.<\/p><h3><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For your questions about outward eye movement, you can contact us via our Whatsapp contact line.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=905339752396\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-89320 \" src=\"https:\/\/drcagatay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1000083522-300x50.png\" 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