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accommodative esotropia
Inward eye turn that occurs when the child focuses on near objects due to uncorrected farsightedness.
Full Definition
Accommodative esotropia is a form of strabismus that develops when excessive accommodation (focusing effort) to overcome uncorrected hyperopia triggers convergence of the eyes. This condition typically manifests between ages 2-3 years when visual demands increase. The esotropia may be fully corrected with appropriate hyperopic correction (fully accommodative) or only partially corrected (partially accommodative). Treatment involves prescribing glasses and may include surgery for any residual deviation.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguish between fully and partially accommodative types in documentation.
In Context
- "The child's accommodative esotropia was fully corrected with +3.00 diopter glasses." — Treatment outcome report
- "Bifocals were prescribed to manage the high AC/A ratio in this accommodative esotropia case." — Prescription documentation
Also known as
refractive esotropia
Contrasted with
non-accommodative esotropia
Don't confuse with
acquired esotropia
infantile esotropia