Bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession versus unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection: a 12-month outcome analysis for intermittent exotropia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intermittent exotropia (IXT) is a common form of strabismus, often treated surgically to improve ocular alignment and binocular vision. This study compares the outcomes of two surgical techniques: bilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRR) and unilateral lateral rectus recession combined with medial rectus muscle resection (ULRRMMR), focusing on sensory eye alignment, stereopsis function, and binocular vision recovery.

Methods

This retrospective study included 306 children with intermittent exotropia, assigned to either the BLRR or ULRRMMR group. Participants were evaluated preoperatively and at 1-, 3-, and 12-months post-surgery for sensory alignment, stereopsis, binocular vision, and complications. Statistical analyses were conducted to compare the outcomes betwe

SUBMITTER: Qi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12669004 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature