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Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

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Cyclic exotropia in a child.

David Stager¹, Preeti J Thyparampil, David R Stager

¹UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, USA. stagerdr@aol.com

Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus

|December 21, 2010

Summary

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Cyclic strabismus, a rare eye alignment disorder, involves alternating eye turns. This case study details alternate-day exotropia in a child, a unique presentation of this condition.

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Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Surgical Correction for Pediatric Epiblepharon and Trichiasis

Published on: July 8, 2025

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Strabismus Research

Background:

Cyclic strabismus is an uncommon condition characterized by alternating misalignment and straightness of the eyes.
Alternate-day exotropia is a rare subtype, with limited documented cases.
Previous surgical correction for constant esotropia can be a factor in strabismus development.

Observation:

A pediatric patient previously treated for constant esotropia presented with a novel strabismus pattern.
The patient exhibited exotropia that alternated on a daily basis, specifically occurring every other day.

Findings:

The case highlights a rare manifestation of cyclic strabismus: alternate-day exotropia.
This presentation occurred in a child with a history of surgical intervention for a different form of strabismus.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of cyclic strabismus variations and their potential development post-surgery.
Further research into the mechanisms and management of alternate-day exotropia is warranted.
Clinicians should consider cyclic strabismus in the differential diagnosis of intermittent eye misalignment, especially in post-surgical pediatric patients.