New eye muscle surgery shows promise for correcting outward strabismus
NCT ID NCT07373197
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new surgical technique called lateral rectus muscle strangulation to treat exotropia, a condition where one or both eyes turn outward. Twelve people aged 4 and older with intermittent exotropia or exophoria underwent the procedure. The goal was to weaken the eye muscle enough to align the eyes properly. Participants were followed for six months to check the angle of deviation and overall eye alignment.
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Active substance
lateral rectus muscle strangulation procedure
What this could lead to
If successful, this technique could offer a new surgical option to correct outward eye turn (exotropia) and improve eye alignment.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (12 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The procedure is new and long-term safety and effectiveness are not yet established.
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Sohag University
Sohag, Egypt