Cross-eyed is described by which term?

• A. Esotropia
• B. Chalazion
• C. Entropion
• D. Diplopia

Answer: (B)

Crossed eyes describe an inward turning of the eye, a condition called esotropia. This is a type of strabismus where one or both eyes deviate toward the nose, leading to misalignment rather than just a visual disturbance. Chalazion is a lump on the eyelid from a blocked oil gland, not eye misalignment. Entropion is when the eyelid margin turns inward, causing the lashes to rub against the eyeball. Diplopia means double vision, which can occur with misalignment, but it’s the symptom rather than the label for the inward turning itself. So the right term for cross-eyed is esotropia.