Eye surgery showdown: which fix works best for crossed eyes?

NCT ID NCT07180199

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This 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 the muscle attachment. The goal was to achieve eye alignment within 10 prism diopters. The study also tracked complications like overcorrection or limited eye movement.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Bilateral lateral rectus recession with or without upward transposition

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help surgeons choose the best procedure to correct a specific type of eye misalignment, improving eye alignment and function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 20 participants. Results may not apply to all patients, and risks include overcorrection, undercorrection, or limited eye movement.

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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

Locations

  • Tanta University

    Tanta, El-Gharbia Governorate, Egypt, 31527, Egypt