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Martina Brandner¹, Michael Buchberger, Thomas Kaltofen

¹Department of Ophthalmology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria. martina.brandner@medunigraz.at

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Computational Biology
Strabismus Research

Background:

X-pattern exotropia is a complex strabismus characterized by divergent deviation in all gaze positions.
Previous theories on its etiology have included various muscle dysfunctions.
Determining the optimal surgical approach remains a key clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To computationally simulate and validate proposed mechanisms underlying X-pattern exotropia.
To identify the most effective and least invasive surgical treatment for this condition.
To analyze the efficacy of surgical interventions through computational modeling and retrospective data.

Main Methods:

Utilized the SEE++ oculomotor model for computational simulations of proposed X-phenomenon causes.
Conducted a retrospective study involving 10 patients with X-pattern exotropia.
Analyzed preoperative and postoperative eye movement data and simulated surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

Simulations confirmed that overaction of all four oblique muscles can cause divergent exotropia in upgaze and downgaze.
Alterations in horizontal muscle function were identified as the cause of divergence in all gaze positions.
Surgical simulations demonstrated that recession and resection of two horizontal muscles effectively correct the deviation.

Conclusions:

Recession and resection of two horizontal muscles represent a viable and simplified first-line therapy for X-pattern exotropia.
This surgical approach simplifies treatment protocols for X-pattern exotropia.
The findings support a targeted surgical strategy based on identified muscle dysfunctions.