ABO NOCE Practice Test

Which term describes the condition where the eyes are misaligned due to a muscle imbalance?

1. Strabismus

2. Amblyopia

3. Myopia

4. Hyperopia

The correct answer is: Strabismus

The condition where the eyes are misaligned due to a muscle imbalance is referred to as strabismus. This is characterized by an inability of the eyes to work together properly, often resulting in one eye pointing in a different direction than the other. Strabismus can lead to issues with depth perception and binocular vision, as the brain may receive conflicting images from each eye. Amblyopia, often known as "lazy eye," is related but distinct; it refers to a reduction in visual acuity in one eye that is not correctable by glasses or contact lenses and is often a consequence of strabismus. Myopia and hyperopia, on the other hand, are refractive errors concerning how light enters the eye and focuses on the retina, rather than issues with eye alignment or muscle imbalance. Therefore, strabismus is the appropriate term to describe the misalignment caused by muscle imbalance in the eyes.