What is the term for misalignment of the eyes?

• A. Ptosis
• B. Retinal Detachment
• C. Strabismus
• D. Pinna

Answer: (C)

Misalignment of the eyes occurs when the two eyes do not line up and move together in the same direction. This condition is called Strabismus. You might see one eye turn inward, outward, upward, or downward, and the eyes may not coordinate as a unit. Strabismus can be constant or intermittent and, in children, can lead to reduced vision in the misaligned eye if not addressed (amblyopia). Treatment focuses on improving eye alignment and binocular vision, using methods like glasses, vision therapy, patching the stronger eye, prisms, or surgery in some cases. For contrast, Ptosis is a drooping eyelid, Retinal Detachment is a separation of the retina, and the Pinna is the outer ear.