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A Randomized Clinical Trial of Observation Versus Occlusion Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating occlusion treatment for Exotropia. Completed, enrolled 611 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The present study is being conducted to assess the natural history of intermittent exotropia and to establish the effectiveness of occlusion in its treatment. Study Objectives: * To determine the effectiveness of occlusion for the treatment of intermittent exotropia among patients aged 3 to \< 11 years who have baseline near stereoacuity of 400 arcsec or better by Preschool Randot stereotest * To determine the natural history of intermittent exotropia among patients aged 3 to \< 11 years who have baseline near stereoacuity of 400 arcsec or better by Preschool Randot stereotest
Study Details
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Interventions
Patients randomized to the occlusion treatment group will receive occlusion (patching) for 3 hours per day for at least 3 months. Choice of which eye to occlude, or whether to alternate daily, is at investigator's discretion.