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Issue with eyes
Hello doctor,
My son often goes into a "vision mode" while thinking or talking, and his pupils appear to drift outward during these moments. I have attached images for your reference. This happens multiple times a day. Could this be intermittent exotropia or something else? Is it normal, or should we see a pediatric ophthalmologist?
He is 5 years old and no one in my family has had this issue before.
Please help.
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This is intermittent exotropia. It occurs because the child has uncorrected refractive error.
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visit an eye doctor and get his eye sight checked. encourage him to wear spectacles.
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Dr. Tushar Pundlik
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
8 yrs exp
Jalgaon
The kid probably have the left eye squinting, because of that eye is turning outside, please consult paediatric ophthalmologist for further evaluation, kindly connect if any query persist..
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
He has to be corrected Refractive errror., if any. Pl consult.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please consult local ophthalmologist for dilated eye examination
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