Eye Muscle Training for Outward-Turning Eyes in Young People
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special near-vision training exercise can help improve control of eyes that turn outward (a condition called intermittent exotropia). The training focuses on the eye muscles' ability to work together at different distances, and may help reduce the need for surgery.
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Who can take part
- Age 6 to 25 years old at time of enrollment
- Diagnosed with intermittent exotropia (eyes that turn outward intermittently) of the Basic or Divergence Excess type
- Outward eye turn of 10–40 prism diopters (a measure of eye alignment) at distance
- Good vision in both eyes (20/125 or better) when wearing glasses if needed
- Never had vision therapy, patching, or eye muscle surgery before for this condition
- Able to commit to 24 weeks without planning eye surgery or other conflicting treatments
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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