What is sensory exotropia?
Exotropia in an eye with very poor vision is called sensory exotropia. In this case, the eye with low vision is unable to work together with the other eye, and therefore, the natural tendency for our eyes to drift outward takes over. Sensory exotropia may occur from an early age in a child with poor vision, or may be acquired later in life due to loss of vision. Of course, if the visual problem is treatable, it should be addressed as soon as possible. In cases of permanent visual loss, surgery to straighten the eye is often an option.
