Muscle transplant vs Y-split for large exotropia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical methods to treat large-angle outward eye turning (exotropia) in patients over 6 years old. The surgery aims to correct eye alignment, and the trial helps find which technique works best.
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Who can take part
- Patient must be older than 6 years old.
- The outward eye turning (exotropia) should be between 50 and 70 prism diopters.
- Patient must have nearsightedness (myopia) or farsightedness (hyperopia).
- No prior surgery for eye misalignment (squint).
- No significant up-down eye misalignment.
- No eye turning that changes with gaze direction (incomitant), paralytic, or restrictive disorders.
- No neurological conditions affecting the eyes or brain.
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