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    Microtropia, a small-angle strabismus, presents in three types and requires early eye exams in children under 4 for effective prevention and prognosis. Diagnosis aids in avoiding ineffective visual acuity treatments.

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    • Microtropia is a unilateral convergent strabismus with a small angle (<10 prism diopters), associated with amblyopia and abnormal retinal correspondence.
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    • Existing classifications may not fully capture the spectrum of this condition.

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    • To delineate the specific nature and multiformity of microtropia.
    • To distinguish between different types of microtropia based on clinical presentation.
    • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis for prognosis and treatment planning.

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    • Clinical observation and classification of microtropia based on cover test, prism tests, and associated findings.

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  • Review of diagnostic criteria including amblyopia, abnormal retinal correspondence, and fixation patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Three distinct types of microtropia were identified and characterized.
    • Type I: positive cover test, amblyopia, abnormal retinal correspondence.
    • Type II: includes Type I findings plus heterophoria.
    • Type III: negative cover test, positive 4-diopter base-out prism test, amblyopia from anisometropia, eccentric fixation, and harmonious abnormal retinal correspondence.

    Conclusions:

    • Early eye examinations for all children under 4 are recommended for microtropia prevention, regardless of symptoms.
    • Diagnosis in older children is primarily important for prognostic assessment.
    • Accurate diagnosis helps avoid potentially futile treatments aimed at improving visual acuity through patching.