Exploring the Link: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prevalence and Association Between Refractive Errors and Intermittent Exotropia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Refractive errors and intermittent exotropia are prevalent conditions in pediatric populations, impacting visual development and quality of life. Despite the co-occurrence of conditions such as myopia, hypermetropia, and astigmatism with strabismus, comprehensive analyses of their coexistence are limited. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of refractive error among children with intermittent exotropia and find the correlation between the angle of deviation for far and near with factors like mean spherical equivalent and age.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. PubMed and Scopus databases were searched up to February 13, 2024. Inclusion criteria encompassed studie

SUBMITTER: Mohammad NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11659191 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature