Eyes Misalignment called Exophoria.
Exophoria is a vision condition in which a person's eyes have a natural tendency to drift outward when they are not actively focusing on an object. It is a type of heterophoria, which means there is a subtle misalignment of the eyes when they are at rest. Unlike strabismus, where the eyes are visibly misaligned, exophoria is typically not noticeable to others. Here's a bit more detail: 1. **Alignment**: In a person with exophoria, the eyes are normally aligned when focusing on an object. However, when they relax their focus, especially during extended periods of reading or close-up work, the eyes may tend to drift outward. 2. **Symptoms**: Exophoria may not cause noticeable symptoms in many cases. However, some individuals may experience eye strain, fatigue, headaches, or double vision when they engage in prolonged close-up activities. 3. **Diagnosis**: An eye care professional, such as an optometrist or ophthalmologist, can diagnose exophoria during an eye examination. They wi...