Esotropia is a type of strabismus in which the eyes turn inward. Which option best represents this condition?

• A. Outward turning of the eye
• B. Inward turning of the eye
• C. Vertical misalignment
• D. Lack of eye movement

Answer: (B)

Inward turning of the eye toward the nose defines esotropia, a form of strabismus. This inward deviation means the eyes are not aligned and one eye drifts medially, which is the hallmark feature of esotropia. It can result from imbalance of the eye muscles, refractive issues that drive excessive convergence in children, or nerve/muscle problems. The other descriptions don’t fit: outward turning is exotropia, vertical misalignment is hypertropia or hypotropia, and lack of eye movement points to paralysis or restricted motility rather than a positional deviation. So, describing inward turning best represents esotropia.