A client is diagnosed with strabismus. Which of the following will the client most likely experience with this disorder?
1. Nystagmus
2. Diplopia
3. Aphakic vision
4. Ptosis
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Diplopia, or double vision, is the primary symptom of strabismus. Nystagmus is a disorder that causes involuntarily rhythmic movements in the eye. Aphakic vision occurs when the lens of the eye is removed. Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid.
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