Exophoria

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Exophoria

Exophoria (pronounced: ex-o-for-ee-a) is a form of heterophoria, in which there is a tendency for the eyes to deviate outward. This condition is only noticeable when the person is tired or has been doing a lot of close work.

Etymology

The term "exophoria" comes from the Greek words "exo" meaning "outside" and "phoros" meaning "bearing" or "carrying". It was first used in the late 19th century.

Symptoms

People with exophoria often do not experience any symptoms. However, when symptoms do occur, they may include:

Causes

Exophoria can be caused by a number of factors, including:

Treatment

Treatment for exophoria may include:

Related Terms

  • Esophoria: A condition in which the eyes have a tendency to deviate inward.
  • Hyperphoria: A condition in which one eye tends to deviate upward.
  • Hypophoria: A condition in which one eye tends to deviate downward.

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