The Early vs. Late Infantile Strabismus Surgery Study: First Monitoring Report

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Pediatric Ophthalmology
• Strabismus Surgery

Background:

• Infantile strabismus is a common condition requiring timely intervention.
• The optimal timing for surgical correction remains a subject of clinical debate.
• Current evidence lacks consensus on early versus late surgical approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the outcomes of early versus late surgical intervention for infantile strabismus.
• To determine if earlier surgical correction leads to better long-term visual function.
• To evaluate the impact of surgical timing on binocular vision and strabismus angle.

Main Methods:

• A prospective, multi-centre, non-randomized trial involving infants aged 6-18 months.
• Participants are assigned to either early surgery (before age 2) or late surgery (between 32-60 months).
• Standardized examinations and follow-up evaluations at age six will assess visual acuity, binocular vision, and strabismus angle.

Main Results:

• This report is the first monitoring update of an ongoing study.
• Data collection and patient recruitment are in progress.
• Preliminary analysis will be available upon study completion.

Conclusions:

• The study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations on surgical timing for infantile strabismus.
• Findings will guide clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
• Long-term comparative data will elucidate the benefits of early versus late surgical intervention.