Eye exercises at home may help control wandering eyes when looking far away

NCT ID NCT07642687

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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, with the goal of improving eye alignment when looking at distant objects. Some participants wear special reading glasses during training to mimic distance viewing. The study also checks if any improvements last after training stops.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

home-based near vergence training program

What this could lead to

If effective, this training could offer a non-surgical, at-home way to improve distance eye control in people with intermittent exotropia.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The training requires daily commitment, and benefits may not last after stopping.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alternating exotropia intermittent squint

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The Optometry Clinic, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

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    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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