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Keep Your Strabismus Diagnosis Coding From Getting Crossed Up

Published on Tue Sep 30, 2025

Learn the difference between hypertropia and hypotropia. Strabismus, commonly known as crossed eyes or misalignment of the eyes, is a complex condition with multiple subtypes, causes, and treatment implications. The condition normally occurs in individuals with poor eye muscle control or who are very nearsighted, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and it most often manifests in children before [...]
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