Non-surgical therapy for intermittent exotropia: a systematic review and network analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to conduct a network meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of various non-surgical treatments for intermittent exotropia(IXT).

Methods

A comprehensive search of the PubMed, EMbase, and Cochrane Library databases was performed to identify relevant randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to June 2024. Following independent screening, data extraction, and bias assessment by two researchers, network meta-analysis was conducted using R 4.2.2 software.

Results

A total of 11 RCTs involving 1411 patients were included. Treatment options included overminus lenses (OML), conventional prisms(base-in prism) (CP), part time occlusion (PTO), and binocular vision training (BVT). OML demonstrated superior efficacy in improving distance and near control(1.1,

SUBMITTER: Song D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11657624 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature