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Surgery for intermittent exotropia (IXT) shows similar outcomes regardless of age. This study suggests "timely surgery" rather than early or delayed intervention for optimal results in IXT patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Strabismus Surgery
  • Pediatric Eye Care

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  • Surgical intervention for intermittent exotropia (IXT) is recommended when deviation control declines.
  • Optimal surgical timing for IXT remains debated, lacking consensus on ideal patient age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare ocular alignment and sensory outcomes 12 months post-surgery in IXT patients operated on at ≤4 years versus >4 years.
  • To determine if age at surgery impacts long-term results for intermittent exotropia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, comparative cohort study of 97 patients surgically treated for IXT.
  • Patients divided into two groups: ≤4 years and >4 years at the time of surgery.
  • Ocular alignment and sensory outcomes assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 12 months postoperatively.

Main Results:

  • No statistically significant differences in ocular alignment were found between the two age groups at 12-month follow-up.
  • Postoperative sensory results at 1 year were comparable between patients operated on at ≤4 years and >4 years.
  • Surgical success for intermittent exotropia was not influenced by the age at which the procedure was performed.

Conclusions:

  • Patient age is not a determining factor for successful surgical outcomes in intermittent exotropia.
  • The concept of "timely surgery" is proposed, emphasizing individualized timing over arbitrary early or delayed approaches.
  • Further research may refine criteria for optimal surgical timing in IXT management.