crossed eye

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crossed eye

A child with a crossed eye looks at a colorful toy.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose: A condition where the eyes are misaligned, with one or both eyes pointing inward, toward the bridge of the nose. This is a form of strabismus.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The child's crossed eye was corrected with special glasses.
    • Surgery can sometimes help to fix a crossed eye.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have a crossed eye": to suffer from the condition of strabismus where the eye turns inward.
    • He has had a crossed eye since infancy.
Variants and Related Words

  • Cross-eye (n): An alternative spelling for the same condition.

    • The terms "crossed eye" and "cross-eye" are often used interchangeably.

  • Esotropia (n): The medical term for the specific condition of inward-turning eyes.

    • The doctor diagnosed the condition as esotropia.

  • Strabismus (n): The general medical term for any misalignment of the eyes.

    • Crossed eye is one type of strabismus.
Synonyms
  • Squint: (Informal) A term sometimes used for strabismus, though it can also mean to partly close one's eyes.
  • Esotropia: The precise medical synonym.
Related Phrases
  • "to be cross-eyed": (Adjective) Describing a person who has crossed eyes.
    • Without his glasses, he appears slightly cross-eyed.
Related Idioms
  • "Look at cross-eyed": (Informal) To look at someone with suspicion or disapproval.
    • My boss looks at cross-eyed every time I suggest a new idea. (Note: This idiom uses the concept metaphorically and does not describe the medical condition).
crossed eye

A child with a crossed eye looks at a colorful toy.

Noun
  1. strabismus in which one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose

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