Causes and risk factors
Esophoria may be caused by convergence excess, divergence insufficiency, or the presence of other refractive disorders.
Clinical presentation
Due to the inward deviation of the eyes, the patient tends to strain his eyes and develops headaches. He may face difficulties while reading or working at a computer due to blurring of vision. Diplopia, i.e., double vision may be present.
Investigations
Ophthalmic examination is carried out to diagnose esophoria.
Treatment
Esophoria may be treated with the correction of the underlying refractive disorders. Vision therapy may help.
When to contact a doctor
Contact a doctor as soon as you experience any visual problems such as eyestrain, headaches, diplopia, or blurred vision.
Systems involved
Ophthalmic system, nervous system.
Organs involved
Eyes, nerves.
