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  • Intermittent exotropia (IXT) management is debated.
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  • Review recent research on intermittent exotropia.
  • Clarify controversies in disease classification and treatment options for IXT.

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  • Literature review of current studies on intermittent exotropia.
  • Analysis of ongoing research into the natural history of IXT.

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  • Patching and observation are viable early treatments (first 6 months).
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  • Surgical treatment combined with orthoptic therapy may enhance postoperative results.

Conclusions:

  • Lack of cohesive clinical trials hinders clear treatment guidelines for IXT.
  • Further research standardizing outcome assessment is needed for effective remedies.
  • Botulinum toxin and orthoptic therapy are underutilized but valuable treatment options for IXT.