Esotropia

**Definition:** A form of ocular misalignment characterized by an excessive convergence of the visual axes, resulting in a cross-eye appearance. An example of this condition occurs when paralysis of the lateral rectus muscle causes an abnormal inward deviation of one eye on attempted gaze.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.292.562.887.300 - C11.590.810.400

**Synonyms:** - Cross-Eye - Convergent Strabismus - Strabismus, Convergent - Strabismus, Internal - Internal Strabismus