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Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia.
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BMC ophthalmology [BMC Ophthalmol] 2022 Nov 29; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 457. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Nov 29. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: To compare the effect of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training on control ability in patients with intermittent exotropia.<br />Methods: Patients (3-7 years old) with previously untreated intermittent exotropia were randomly assigned to receive alternate part-time patching, pencil push-up training, or observation. Control ability was assessed using the Office Control Score. Stereoacuity at 40 cm was evaluated with Titmus. Results were compared after a 12-week follow-up.<br />Results: Ninety-two patients (28 in patching, 30 in pencil push-ups, and 34 in observation group) completed 12-week follow-up assessments. Based on 6-point scale, the mean deviation control was significantly better in patching and pencil push-up group after 12 weeks at distance (P = 0.002 and 0.026, respectively). Furthermore, there were greater control changes in patching and pencil push-up groups in comparison with observation group from baseline to 12 weeks (P<0.001; P = 0.003, respectively). After 12 weeks of treatment, stereoacuity and stereoacuity changes were not significantly different between either the intervention group or control group (P = 0.140 and 0.393, respectively).<br />Conclusions: Based on the common office control scale, alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training were effective treatment strategies for intermittent exotropia.<br /> (© 2022. The Author(s).)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Child, Preschool
Child
Students
Chronic Disease
Exotropia therapy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1471-2415
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- BMC ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36447145
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-022-02705-3