ALTERNATING EXOTROPIA
\ˈɔːltənˌe͡ɪtɪŋ ɛɡzətɹˈə͡ʊpi͡ə], \ˈɔːltənˌeɪtɪŋ ɛɡzətɹˈəʊpiə], \ˈɔː_l_t_ə_n_ˌeɪ_t_ɪ_ŋ ɛ_ɡ_z_ə_t_ɹ_ˈəʊ_p_iə]\
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A form of ocular misalignment where the visual axes diverge inappropriately. For example, medial rectus muscle weakness may produce this condition as the affected eye will deviate laterally upon attempted forward gaze. An exotropia occurs due to the relatively unopposed force exerted on the eye by the lateral rectus muscle, which pulls the eye in an outward direction.
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