Eye muscle surgery showdown: which fix for wandering eyes works best?
NCT ID NCT01032603
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two common surgical procedures for intermittent exotropia, a condition where one eye occasionally turns outward. Children aged 3 to 10 with basic or pseudo-divergence excess type exotropia are randomly assigned to receive either bilateral lateral rectus recession (both eyes) or unilateral recession with medial rectus resection (one eye). The study tracks eye alignment and depth perception over three years to determine which surgery yields better long-term results.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- surgery (eye muscle recession and resection)
- What this could lead to
- If one procedure proves more effective, it could become the preferred surgical approach for treating intermittent exotropia in children, improving long-term eye alignment and depth perception.
- What could go wrong
- This is a surgical trial with inherent risks like overcorrection, undercorrection, or need for repeat surgery. Results may not apply to all types of exotropia or older patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-8808, United States
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