Most often Hypertropia is seen in children.
Hypertropia is upward turning of the eye.
An eye that turns upwards is called a Hypertropia.
Trauma: Although this is uncommon, Hypertropia can also result from trauma to the eye.
In some cases, however, Hypertropia or other forms of strabismus may develop in adults.
In some cases, Hypertropia in adults can indicate a very serious
condition that requires immediate attention.
When left untreated, Hypertropia(and other forms of strabismus)
can lead to lost sight in the affected eye.
In acute onset Hypertropia, double vision may be a symptom
if the patient is old enough to speak.
Hypertropia is a form of strabismus(eye-turn)
in which one eye turns upward, putting it out of alignment with the other eye.
Hypertropia is a form of strabismus in which one eye turns upward,
putting it out of alignment with the other eye.
Hypertropia may occur if the blood vessels that supply
the blood to the nerves that turn the eye burst or begin leaking.
Hypertropia may be constant, with the eye turning all the time,
or it can be intermittent, with the eye turning only part of the time.
The type of treatment or treatments used
will be dependent upon the age of the patient, the cause of the Hypertropia, and the risk of potential complications:.
Treating the Hypertropia early in life is important because a head
tilt can affect the growth of the face and the development of the muscles and bones in the neck.
The muscle causing the Hypertropia is detached from the eye
and reattached in a position that will help keep the eye at a more midline position and stop it from turning.