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 patch showdown: can Full-Time wear beat observation for wandering eyes?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether wearing an eye patch full-time can improve control of intermittent exotropia (a type of eye misalignment) in children aged 3 to 9. Over 3 months, researchers compared patching to simply watching and waiting. The goal was to see if patching leads to be…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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VR training shows promise for Kids' eye misalignment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a virtual reality training program called Nu.T in 54 children aged 6 to 15 with intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye occasionally turns outward. Half of the children used the Nu.T software to do visual exercises, while the other half received no tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nunaps Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC
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Eye surgery showdown: which fix works best for crossed eyes?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at two surgical methods to correct a type of eye misalignment called V-pattern intermittent exotropia, where the eyes drift outward, especially when looking up. Twenty patients received either a standard muscle recession or a recession with an upward shift of th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:39 UTC