Alternating exotropia
MONDO:0001281A form of ocular misalignment where the visual axes diverge inappropriately. For example, medial rectus muscle weakness may produce this condition as the affected eye will deviate laterally upon attempted forward gaze. An exotropia occurs due to the relatively unopposed force exerted on the eye by the lateral rectus muscle, which pulls the eye in an outward direction.
10 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Eye exercises at home may help control wandering eyes when looking far away
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 12-week home-based eye training program for children and young adults aged 6 to 25 with intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye periodically turns outward. The training uses a computer or tablet game with 3D glasses to strengthen near vision control, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Special videos may help kids with wandering eyes avoid surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether watching custom dichoptic videos for 8 weeks can improve eye alignment control in children with intermittent exotropia (a type of eye misalignment). Forty children will be assigned to watch either dichoptic or standard videos. The goal is to see if this n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Retina Foundation of the Southwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New headset therapy may reduce need for repeat eye surgeries in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-surgical treatment for intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye drifts outward. Children aged 4-7 will use a special headset for one hour daily, six days a week, for 12 weeks. The goal is to improve eye control and reduce the need for surgery.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC