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Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Versus Unilateral Recess-Resect for Intermittent Exotropia

A Randomized Trial of Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Versus Unilateral Lateral Rectus Recession With Medial Rectus Resection for Intermittent Exotropia

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01032603
Acronym
IXT1
Enrollment
197
Registered
2009-12-15
Start date
2010-06-01
Completion date
2022-02-18
Last updated
2026-07-09

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Conditions

Exotropia

Keywords

IXT, Exotropia, Strabismus, Intermittent exotropia

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession versus unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection procedures for the treatment of basic type and pseudo divergence excess type intermittent exotropia.

Detailed description

Intermittent exotropia (IXT) is the most common form of childhood onset exotropia with an incidence of 32.1 per 100,000 in children under 19 years of age. Intermittent exotropia is characterized by an exotropia that is not constant and is mainly present when viewing at distance, but may also be present at near. Normal binocular single vision (BSV) is typically present at near when the exotropia is controlled, with evidence of normal (occasionally sub-normal) stereoacuity. Although the natural history of the condition is largely unknown, many children with IXT are treated using either surgical or non-surgical interventions. The rationale for intervention in childhood IXT is that extended periods of misalignment may lead to entrenched suppression, resulting in loss of BSV. Intervention may also aim to address the social effects caused by the appearance of misaligned eyes. Many children treated for IXT are currently treated surgically. There is poor agreement as to which type of surgery is most effective for the correction of IXT and the debate has long been related to differentiation between IXT sub-types. Based on distance-near angle disparity, IXT sub-types are classified as: 1) basic (similar magnitude of misalignment at distance and near); 2) true divergence excess (larger at distance); 3) pseudo divergence excess (initially larger at distance, but near angle increases following occlusion or with addition of plus lenses at near); 4) convergence insufficiency (larger at near). Basic and pseudo divergence excess appear to be the most common of the sub-types, and are also the types for which there is most disagreement regarding the optimum surgical approach. The two most common procedures are bilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRrec) and unilateral lateral rectus recession combined with a medial rectus resection in the same eye (R&R). Traditionally, BLRrec has been advocated where there is a larger distance angle, and R&R where there is a similar angle at distance and near. A survey of American strabismus surgeons published in 1990 found that the majority performed BLRrec for both basic and divergence excess types. Similarly, we found by polling our investigator group that the majority still perform a BLRrec for basic type IXT. Nevertheless, controversy still exists as to which of these surgical approaches is superior. Advocates of the BLRrec procedure tend to hold that surgery should be based purely on the distance angle of deviation. Proponents of R&R surgery suggest resection of the medial rectus best addresses the exodeviation at near. The proposed advantage of the R&R procedure is that resecting the medial rectus, with a possible longer term initial overcorrection, is necessary for a stable and superior long-term outcome. Nevertheless, those who favor the BLRrec procedure suggest that the more profound and prolonged initial overcorrection occurring with R&R is not only unnecessary, but may in fact be harmful. A persistent overcorrection may be associated with the development of diplopia, amblyopia, and loss of stereoacuity. On the other hand, critics of the BLRrec procedure suggest that long-term recurrence rates are higher. Poor motor outcomes are likely to require reoperation and therefore the long-term success rates of these surgeries have public health importance in terms of cost to society. Evaluating initial and long-term surgical outcomes in the proposed randomized clinical trial (RCT) will answer questions regarding the failure rates of these surgeries and also provide needed data on the potential harm of each procedure. Only one prospective randomized clinical trial addresses success rates of BLRrec versus R&R for IXT. After between 12-15 months of follow up, 82% of 17 patients undergoing an R&R had a satisfactory outcome compared to 52% of 19 patients undergoing a BLRrec. Nevertheless, there are some important limitations of this previous study. The sample size was very small. The study population was a sub-group of patients with basic type IXT, excluding patients with basic IXT whose angle of deviation increased at far distance or following occlusion, thus limiting the generalizability of the results. In addition, outcomes were assessed unmasked, potentially biasing the results. One observational study of 103 patients (90% of whom had basic type IXT) found 1-year success rates of 56% for BLRrec and 60% for R&R. A retrospective study of 115 patients with basic type IXT reported success rates of 69% for BLRrec and 77% for R&R after an average of 15 months of follow up. Other studies comparing surgery types are limited not only by retrospective study design but also by inclusion of other types of exotropia, making it difficult to interpret results. In addition, many different criteria for success are used, precluding meaningful comparison of success rates between studies. This lack of evidence makes it very difficult to counsel parents of children with IXT regarding the likely success and complication rate of either procedure, limiting our ability to make informed management decisions. Establishing the respective failure rates through the proposed study will allow physicians to offer patients the type of surgery with the highest chance of long-term success, minimizing suboptimal results and repeat surgeries. The present study is being conducted to compare the effectiveness of BLRrec with R&R for the surgical treatment of basic type and pseudo divergence excess type IXT.

Interventions

PROCEDUREBilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRc)

Bilateral lateral rectus recession surgery

PROCEDUREUnilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (R&R)

A unilateral lateral rectus recession combined with a medial rectus resection in the same eye. Choice of eye at investigator discretion based on any interocular difference, position under anesthesia, fixation preference, or forced duction testing. Reason for choice of eye will be recorded.

Sponsors

Jaeb Center for Health Research
Lead SponsorOTHER
Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group
CollaboratorNETWORK
National Eye Institute (NEI)
CollaboratorNIH

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 10 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age 3 to \< 11 years * Intermittent exotropia (manifest deviation) meeting all of the following: * Intermittent exotropia at distance OR constant exotropia at distance and either intermittent exotropia or exophoria at near * Largest exodeviation at either distance, near OR remote distance between 15 and 50 prism diopters (PD) (inclusive) by prism and alternate cover test (PACT) * Exodeviation at least 15 PD at distance and near by PACT * Basic type or pseudo divergence excess type * Stereoacuity of 400 arcsec or better at near by Preschool Randot stereotest (better of 2 measures) * Visual acuity in the worse eye at least 0.3 logMAR (20/40 on ATS HOTV or 70 letters on E-ETDRS) * No interocular difference of visual acuity more than 0.2 logMAR (2 lines on ATS HOTV or 10 letters on E-ETDRS testing) * Absence of high AC/A ratio (exclude \> 6:1) * No previous intraocular surgery, strabismus surgery, or botulinum toxin treatment * Investigator planning to perform surgery for correction of IXT * No hyperopia greater than +3.50 D spherical equivalent (SE) in either eye

Exclusion criteria

* Coexisting vertical deviation, oblique muscle dysfunction, dissociated vertical deviation (DVD), or A or V pattern, any of which the investigator plans to address with vertical transposition of horizontal rectus muscles, oblique surgery, or vertical rectus muscle surgery, i.e., only small vertical deviations, oblique muscle dysfunction, DVD, and A or V patterns not requiring surgery are allowed * Limitation of ocular rotations due to restrictive or paretic strabismus * Craniofacial malformations affecting the orbits * Interocular visual acuity difference of more than 0.2 logMAR (2 lines on ATS HOTV for patients 3 to \< 7 years old or 10 letters on E-ETDRS for patients ≥ 7 years old) and/or investigator plans to initiate amblyopia treatment at this time. * High AC/A ratio (exclude \> 6:1 by gradient method) * Prior strabismus surgery or botulinum toxin injection * Ocular disorders that would reduce visual acuity (except refractive error) * Prior intraocular or refractive surgery * Significant neurological impairment such as cerebral palsy. Patients with mild speech and/or learning disabilities are eligible. * Investigator planning to change refractive correction at this time (if the patient is otherwise eligible, the investigator should consider prescribing refractive correction and bringing the patient back at a later time for enrollment).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of Participants With Suboptimal Surgical Outcome as Assessed by Motor Alignment and Stereoacuity at Near by 3 Years3 yearsA participant's intermittent exotropia (IXT) was considered to be a suboptimal surgical outcome if at any visit occurring 6 months or later, ANY of the following criteria are present by masked examiner testing: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest Participants who underwent reoperation (or treatment with botulinum toxin) without first meeting any of the above suboptimal surgical outcome criteria were also counted as suboptimal surgical outcomes in the primary analysis.
Primary Outcome Measure Stratified by Sex3 yearsNIH-required analysis. Primary OM (stratified by sex): A participant's intermittent exotropia (IXT) was considered to be a suboptimal surgical outcome if at any visit occurring 6 months or later, ANY of the following criteria are present by masked examiner testing: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest Participants who underwent reoperation (or treatment with botulinum toxin) without first meeting any of the above suboptimal surgical outcome criteria were also counted as suboptimal surgical outcomes in the primary analysis
Primary Outcome Measure Stratified by Race3 yearsNIH-required analysis. Primary OM stratified by race: A participant's intermittent exotropia (IXT) was considered to be a suboptimal surgical outcome if at any visit occurring 6 months or later, ANY of the following criteria are present by masked examiner testing: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest Participants who underwent reoperation (or treatment with botulinum toxin) without first meeting any of the above suboptimal surgical outcome criteria were also counted as suboptimal surgical outcomes in the primary analysis
Primary Outcome Measure Stratified by Ethnicity3 yearsNIH-required analysis. POM stratified by ethnicity: A participant's intermittent exotropia (IXT) was considered to be a suboptimal surgical outcome if at any visit occurring 6 months or later, ANY of the following criteria are present by masked examiner testing: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest Participants who underwent reoperation (or treatment with botulinum toxin) without first meeting any of the above suboptimal surgical outcome criteria were also counted as suboptimal surgical outcomes in the primary analysis

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Patients With Exotropia by 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsExotropia ≥10Δ by simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT) at distance or near, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.
Patients With Constant Esotropia by 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsConstant esotropia ≥6Δ by simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT) at distance or near, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.
Number of Participants With Stereo Loss by 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsDecrease in Preschool Randot near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.
Number of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentExotropia control at distance was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following seven categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) (0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia
Mean Distance Control at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentMean exotropia control at distance was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. Control at distance was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year distance control will adjust for baseline distance control). Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.
Change in Distance Exotropia Control at 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsChange is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.
Number of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentExotropia control at near was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.
Mean Near Control at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentMean exotropia control at near was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. Control at near was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year near control will adjust for baseline near control). Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.
Change in Near Exotropia Control at 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 YearsChange is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.
Number of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. ∆ = prism diopters; eso = esodeviation; exo = exodeviation
Mean Distance PACT at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Mean PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. PACT was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year PACT at distance will adjust for baseline PACT at distance).
Change in Distance PACT From Baseline to 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. If the 3-year PACT is an esodeviation, change in PACT from baseline is the reduction in the exodeviation plus the amount of the 3-year exodeviation.
Number of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. ∆ = prism diopters; eso = esodeviation; exo = exodeviation
Mean Near PACT at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Mean PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. PACT was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year PACT at near will adjust for baseline PACT at near).
Change in Near PACT From Baseline to 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsThe prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. If the 3-year PACT is an esodeviation, change in PACT from baseline is the reduction in the exodeviation plus the amount of the 3-year exodeviation.
Participants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)
Mean Near Stereoacuity at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)
Change in Near Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement.
Participants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)
Mean Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)
Change in Distance Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 YearsEnrollment to 3 yearsStereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement.
Health Related Quality of Life3 years after enrollmentHealth-related quality of life will be assessed using the Intermittent Exotropia Questionnaire (IXTQ). This questionnaire consists of 6 components: 1. Child questionnaire - consists of 12 items which assess how the child feels about his/her eye condition. * One version for children aged 5 to \< 8 years has a 3-level response scale * The version for children aged 8 years and older has a 5-level response scale 2. Parent proxy questionnaire - consists of 12 items which assess how the parent feels the child's eye condition affects the child 3. Parental questionnaire - consists of 17 items which assess how the child's eye condition affects the parent. Has 3 sub-scales: surgical, functional, and psycho-social. All scales ranged from 0 to 100; higher values indicated a better quality of life. Sub-scales were not combined, but rather were each evaluated individually on a scale of 0-100.
Cumulative Number of Patients With Reoperation by 3 Years3 years after enrollmentThe cumulative proportion of re-operation by 3 years was compared between treatment groups using methods similar to the primary analysis (i.e. using Kaplan-Meier method). A treatment-group difference and a corresponding 95% confidence interval were also calculated. Reasons for re-operation included: XT; XT and worsening stereo ; XT, worsening stereo and social concerns ; XT, diplopia, and headaches ; XT and squinting with one eye closed ; ET ; ET, worsening stereo, and diplopia; ET, worsening stereo and social concerns ; ET, worsening stereo, social concerns, and amblyopia ; Inferior oblique overaction
Number of Participants With Complete or Near-Complete Resolution at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentComplete or near-complete resolution was defined as meeting all of the following at the 3 year visit: 1) exodeviation \<10 Δ (tropia or phoria) by both SPCT and PACT at distance and near and ≥10 Δ reduction in PACT magnitude from the largest of the distance and near angles at enrollment, 2) esotropia \<6 Δ at distance and near by SPCT, 3) no decrease in Randot Preschool stereoacuity of ≥2 octaves from the enrollment stereoacuity or to nil, 4) no reoperation or treatment with botulinum toxin, and 5) no non-surgical treatment for a recurrent or residual exodeviation.
Participants Suboptimal Surgical Outcome at 3 Years3 years after enrollmentSuboptimal surgical outcome at the 3-year visit was defined as meeting any of the three suboptimal surgical outcome criteria at the 3-year visit (regardless of whether the criterion had been met at an earlier visit), or undergoing reoperation at any time. The three criteria for suboptimal surgical outcome were: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest

Countries

United States

Contacts

STUDY_CHAIRSean P Donahue, M.D., Ph.D.

Pediatric Ophthalmology Service, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Nashville, TN

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession
Bilateral lateral rectus recession surgery Bilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRc): Bilateral lateral rectus recession surgery
101
Unilateral Lateral Rectus Recession
Unilateral lateral rectus recession w/ medial rectus resection surgery Unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (R&R): A unilateral lateral rectus recession combined with a medial rectus resection in the same eye. Choice of eye at investigator discretion based on any interocular difference, position under anesthesia, fixation preference, or forced duction testing. Reason for choice of eye will be recorded.
96
Total197

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicTotalUnilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionBilateral Lateral Rectus Recession
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
197 Participants96 Participants101 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants0 Participants0 Participants
Age, Continuous6.2 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2
5.9 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.9
6.4 Years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.1
Age, Customized
10 to <11 years old
7 Participants2 Participants5 Participants
Age, Customized
3 to <4 years old
29 Participants15 Participants14 Participants
Age, Customized
4 to <5 years old
43 Participants24 Participants19 Participants
Age, Customized
5 to <6 years old
34 Participants20 Participants14 Participants
Age, Customized
6 to <7 years old
25 Participants10 Participants15 Participants
Age, Customized
7 to <8 years old
26 Participants11 Participants15 Participants
Age, Customized
8 to <9 years old
14 Participants4 Participants10 Participants
Age, Customized
9 to <10 years old
19 Participants10 Participants9 Participants
Baseline Exotropia Control at Distance3.4 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.3
3.4 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2
3.4 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.4
Baseline Exotropia Control at Near1.8 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.3
1.7 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.3
1.9 scores on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.2
Baseline Exotropia Magnitude by PACT at Distance26 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6
26 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6
26 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6
Baseline Exotropia Magnitude by PACT at Near24 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8
24 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8
25 Prism Diopter
STANDARD_DEVIATION 8
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
100 Arcsec
33 Participants19 Participants14 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
200 Arcsec
34 Participants16 Participants18 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
400 Arcsec
33 Participants13 Participants20 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
60 Arcsec
52 Participants25 Participants27 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
Missing
5 Participants3 Participants2 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity
Nil
40 Participants20 Participants20 Participants
Distance Randot Stereoacuity (log arcsec)2.3 log arcsec2.3 log arcsec
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4
2.3 log arcsec
Prior Nonsurgical Treatment
Combination or other
19 Participants11 Participants8 Participants
Prior Nonsurgical Treatment
No treatment
98 Participants49 Participants49 Participants
Prior Nonsurgical Treatment
Overminus spectacles alone
10 Participants4 Participants6 Participants
Prior Nonsurgical Treatment
Patching alone
65 Participants29 Participants36 Participants
Prior Nonsurgical Treatment
Vision therapy alone
5 Participants3 Participants2 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
African American
27 Participants14 Participants13 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Hispanic
44 Participants25 Participants19 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Other
13 Participants2 Participants11 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
White
113 Participants55 Participants58 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
100 Arcsec
59 Participants31 Participants28 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
200 Arcsec
25 Participants13 Participants12 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
400 Arcsec
40 Participants16 Participants24 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
40 Arcsec
31 Participants16 Participants15 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity
60 Arcsec
42 Participants20 Participants22 Participants
Randot Preschool Stereoacuity (log arcsec)2.1 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.3
2.0 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)2.1 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.4
Sex: Female, Male
Female
122 Participants58 Participants64 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
75 Participants38 Participants37 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 1010 / 96
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 1010 / 96
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 1010 / 96

Outcome results

Primary

Number of Participants With Suboptimal Surgical Outcome as Assessed by Motor Alignment and Stereoacuity at Near by 3 Years

A participant's intermittent exotropia (IXT) was considered to be a suboptimal surgical outcome if at any visit occurring 6 months or later, ANY of the following criteria are present by masked examiner testing: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest Participants who underwent reoperation (or treatment with botulinum toxin) without first meeting any of the above suboptimal surgical outcome criteria were also counted as suboptimal surgical outcomes in the primary analysis.

Time frame: 3 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Suboptimal Surgical Outcome as Assessed by Motor Alignment and Stereoacuity at Near by 3 Years43 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Suboptimal Surgical Outcome as Assessed by Motor Alignment and Stereoacuity at Near by 3 Years33 Participants
p-value: 0.2495% CI: [-6, 23]Z test
Secondary

Change in Distance Exotropia Control at 3 Years

Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

Population: Range of the mean was -3 to 5 for the BLR group and -2 to 5 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance Exotropia Control at 3 Years2.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.7
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance Exotropia Control at 3 Years2.5 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.7
Secondary

Change in Distance PACT From Baseline to 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. If the 3-year PACT is an esodeviation, change in PACT from baseline is the reduction in the exodeviation plus the amount of the 3-year exodeviation.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

Population: Range of the mean was -10 to 44 for the BLR group and -5 to 36 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance PACT From Baseline to 3 Years16 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 11
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance PACT From Baseline to 3 Years18 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 10
Secondary

Change in Distance Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

Population: Range of the mean was -0.9 to 1.1 for the BLR group and -0.8 to 1.1 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years0.1 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.4
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Distance Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years0.1 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Change in Near Exotropia Control at 3 Years

Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 Years

Population: Range of the mean was -3 to 4 for both the BLR and RR groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near Exotropia Control at 3 Years1.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near Exotropia Control at 3 Years1.1 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Secondary

Change in Near PACT From Baseline to 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement. If the 3-year PACT is an esodeviation, change in PACT from baseline is the reduction in the exodeviation plus the amount of the 3-year exodeviation.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

Population: Range of the mean was -14 to 44 for the BLR group and -12 to 41 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near PACT From Baseline to 3 Years15 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 12
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near PACT From Baseline to 3 Years16 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 12
Secondary

Change in Near Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Change is defined as the baseline value minus the 3-year value, therefore positive change = improvement.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

Population: Range of the mean was -1.3 to 1.0 for the BLR group and -1.4 to 1.0 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years0.2 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.4
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionChange in Near Stereoacuity From Baseline to 3 Years0.2 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.4
Secondary

Cumulative Number of Patients With Reoperation by 3 Years

The cumulative proportion of re-operation by 3 years was compared between treatment groups using methods similar to the primary analysis (i.e. using Kaplan-Meier method). A treatment-group difference and a corresponding 95% confidence interval were also calculated. Reasons for re-operation included: XT; XT and worsening stereo ; XT, worsening stereo and social concerns ; XT, diplopia, and headaches ; XT and squinting with one eye closed ; ET ; ET, worsening stereo, and diplopia; ET, worsening stereo and social concerns ; ET, worsening stereo, social concerns, and amblyopia ; Inferior oblique overaction

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionCumulative Number of Patients With Reoperation by 3 Years9 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionCumulative Number of Patients With Reoperation by 3 Years4 Participants
Comparison: The cumulative proportion of participants with re-operation by 3 years was obtained using the Kaplan-Meier (K-M) method.~A treatment-group difference and a corresponding 95% confidence interval were calculated.~Treatment-group differences were calculated as BLR minus RR.95% CI: [-2, 13]
Secondary

Health Related Quality of Life

Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the Intermittent Exotropia Questionnaire (IXTQ). This questionnaire consists of 6 components: 1. Child questionnaire - consists of 12 items which assess how the child feels about his/her eye condition. * One version for children aged 5 to \< 8 years has a 3-level response scale * The version for children aged 8 years and older has a 5-level response scale 2. Parent proxy questionnaire - consists of 12 items which assess how the parent feels the child's eye condition affects the child 3. Parental questionnaire - consists of 17 items which assess how the child's eye condition affects the parent. Has 3 sub-scales: surgical, functional, and psycho-social. All scales ranged from 0 to 100; higher values indicated a better quality of life. Sub-scales were not combined, but rather were each evaluated individually on a scale of 0-100.

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: The total number of children/patients was split between two categories: younger and older, which is why the number analyzed is different between rows. 1 patient in the BLR group and 2 patients in the RR group were missing quality of life questionnaire data. Parent information was not missing which is why the total number is equal to number analyzed

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeChild 5 to 7 years old IXTQ91 score on a scale
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeChild 8 to 13 years old IXTQ82 score on a scale
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Proxy IXTQ86 score on a scale
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Psychosocial97 score on a scale
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Function83 score on a scale
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Surgery83 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Function86 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeChild 5 to 7 years old IXTQ86 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Psychosocial100 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeChild 8 to 13 years old IXTQ82 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Surgery92 score on a scale
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionHealth Related Quality of LifeParent Proxy IXTQ91 score on a scale
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.3Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores9, 10 at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.77Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores9, 10 at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.51Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores9, 10 at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.42Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores9, 10 at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.68Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Comparison: For the each of the two age-specific versions of the child IXTQ, the proxy questionnaire, and for each of the three parent questionnaire subscales, mean Rasch-based HRQOL scores9, 10 at 3 years were compared between treatment groups using the Wilcoxon rank sum test.p-value: 0.64Wilcoxon (Mann-Whitney)
Secondary

Mean Distance Control at 3 Years

Mean exotropia control at distance was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. Control at distance was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year distance control will adjust for baseline distance control). Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Range of the mean was 0 to 5 for both the BLR group and for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance Control at 3 Years1.2 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance Control at 3 Years1.0 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.6
Comparison: 3-year control outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year distance control will adjust for baseline distance control).p-value: 0.44ANOVA
Secondary

Mean Distance PACT at 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Mean PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. PACT was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year PACT at distance will adjust for baseline PACT at distance).

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Range of the mean was -14 to 35 for the BLR group and -6 to 30 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance PACT at 3 Years10 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 10
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance PACT at 3 Years9 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 10
Comparison: 3-year PACT outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value.p-value: 0.21ANOVA
Secondary

Mean Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Range of the mean was 1.8 to 2.9 for both the BLR and RR groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years2.2 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsecStandard Deviation 0.4
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years2.2 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsecStandard Deviation 0.4
Comparison: 3-year stereoacuity outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value.p-value: 0.82ANOVA
Secondary

Mean Near Control at 3 Years

Mean exotropia control at near was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. Control at near was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year near control will adjust for baseline near control). Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Range of the mean was 0 to 5 for the BLR group and 0 to 4 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near Control at 3 Years0.7 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.2
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near Control at 3 Years0.6 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 1.1
Comparison: 3-year control outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year near control will adjust for baseline near control).p-value: 0.64ANOVA
Secondary

Mean Near PACT at 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. Mean PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. All 3-year visit data will be analyzed regardless of what treatment(s) a patient has received and regardless of whether the patient has undergone reoperation. PACT was analyzed as a continuous variable and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value (e.g. ANCOVA model of 3-year PACT at near will adjust for baseline PACT at near).

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Range of the mean was -14 to 40 for the BLR group and -6 to 30 for the RR group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near PACT at 3 Years10 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 11
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near PACT at 3 Years9 prism dioptersStandard Deviation 10
Comparison: 3-year PACT outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value.p-value: 0.38ANOVA
Secondary

Mean Near Stereoacuity at 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. A logarithm base 10 transformation was used to convert stereoacuity scores to the log scale to calculate descriptive statistics (reported as seconds of arc, or arcsec). Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: The range of the mean was -1.6 to 3.2 for both the BLR and RR groups.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near Stereoacuity at 3 Years1.9 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.3
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionMean Near Stereoacuity at 3 Years1.8 logarithm of seconds of arc (log arcsec)Standard Deviation 0.4
Comparison: 3-year stereoacuity outcomes were analyzed as continuous variables and compared between treatment groups using analysis of covariance (ANOVA) models that adjust for the corresponding baseline value.p-value: 0.93ANOVA
Secondary

Number of Participants With Complete or Near-Complete Resolution at 3 Years

Complete or near-complete resolution was defined as meeting all of the following at the 3 year visit: 1) exodeviation \<10 Δ (tropia or phoria) by both SPCT and PACT at distance and near and ≥10 Δ reduction in PACT magnitude from the largest of the distance and near angles at enrollment, 2) esotropia \<6 Δ at distance and near by SPCT, 3) no decrease in Randot Preschool stereoacuity of ≥2 octaves from the enrollment stereoacuity or to nil, 4) no reoperation or treatment with botulinum toxin, and 5) no non-surgical treatment for a recurrent or residual exodeviation.

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Includes only those patients that completed the 3-year visit.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Complete or Near-Complete Resolution at 3 Years26 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Complete or Near-Complete Resolution at 3 Years35 Participants
Comparison: All treatment-group differences were calculated as the BLRc group minus the R\&R group. A treatment-group difference and a corresponding 95% confidence interval were calculated.95% CI: [-30, -0.0003]
Secondary

Number of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. ∆ = prism diopters; eso = esodeviation; exo = exodeviation

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Exo23 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years30-35∆ Exo3 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years15-18∆ Exo10 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years40-45∆ Exo0 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Exo15 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Eso2 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years20-25∆ Exo16 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Eso7 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 YearsNo Deviation10 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Eso6 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 YearsNo Deviation21 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Exo17 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Exo12 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years15-18∆ Exo7 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years20-25∆ Exo12 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years30-35∆ Exo2 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years40-45∆ Exo0 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Distance PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Eso0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years

Exotropia control at distance was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following seven categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) (0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Includes only patients who completed the 3-year visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(1) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-514 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(3) Exotropia <50% of 30-second observation5 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers <1 s25 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(4) Exotropia >50% of 30-second observation6 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(2) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers >5 s12 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(5) Constant exotropia5 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 YearsNot applicable (no exodeviation)19 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(5) Constant exotropia5 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 YearsNot applicable (no exodeviation)25 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers <1 s22 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(1) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-511 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(2) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers >5 s6 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(3) Exotropia <50% of 30-second observation4 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Distance at 3 Years(4) Exotropia >50% of 30-second observation4 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years

Exotropia control at near was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. Numeric values for exotropia control were assigned so that the following categories were created: Not applicable (no exodeviation) 0: No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \<1 secs (phoria) 1. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-5 secs 2. No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers \>5 secs 3. Exotropia \<50% of 30-second observation 4. Exotropia \>50% of 30-second observation 5. Constant exotropia Lower scores indicate better control.

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Includes only patients who completed the 3-year visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(1) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-516 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(3) Exotropia <50% of 30-second observation1 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers <1 s36 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(4) Exotropia >50% of 30-second observation6 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(2) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers >5 s6 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(5) Constant exotropia1 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 YearsNot applicable (no exodeviation)20 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(5) Constant exotropia0 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 YearsNot applicable (no exodeviation)21 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(0) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers <1 s32 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(1) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers 1-513 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(2) No exotropia unless dissociated, recovers >5 s4 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(3) Exotropia <50% of 30-second observation4 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Exotropia Control at Near at 3 Years(4) Exotropia >50% of 30-second observation3 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years

The prism and alternate cover test (PACT) is used to measure the angle of strabismus, or deviation, in prism diopters. This is measured separately at distance and at near. Smaller numbers are better because they indicate a smaller angle of deviation. PACT was assessed in all patients who completed the 3-year visit. ∆ = prism diopters; eso = esodeviation; exo = exodeviation

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Exo21 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years30-35∆ Exo3 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years15-18∆ Exo11 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years40-45∆ Exo1 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Exo16 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Eso1 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years20-25∆ Exo13 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Eso9 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 YearsNo Deviation11 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Eso7 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 YearsNo Deviation15 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years1-9∆ Exo24 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Exo9 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years15-18∆ Exo5 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years20-25∆ Exo14 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years30-35∆ Exo3 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years40-45∆ Exo0 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Near PACT at 3 Years10-14∆ Eso0 Participants
Secondary

Number of Participants With Stereo Loss by 3 Years

Decrease in Preschool Randot near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Stereo Loss by 3 Years13 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionNumber of Participants With Stereo Loss by 3 Years9 Participants
p-value: 0.3695% CI: [-5, 14]Z test
Secondary

Participants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years6030 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years10017 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years20020 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years4007 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 YearsNil12 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 YearsMissing0 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 YearsNil10 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years6035 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years40010 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years1007 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 YearsMissing1 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Distance Stereoacuity at 3 Years20014 Participants
Secondary

Participants Suboptimal Surgical Outcome at 3 Years

Suboptimal surgical outcome at the 3-year visit was defined as meeting any of the three suboptimal surgical outcome criteria at the 3-year visit (regardless of whether the criterion had been met at an earlier visit), or undergoing reoperation at any time. The three criteria for suboptimal surgical outcome were: 1. Exotropia at distance OR near at any time during the exam (i.e., can be constant or intermittent; determined by a cover/uncover test) with a magnitude of ≥10Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 2. Constant esotropia at distance OR near (determined by at least 3 cover/uncover tests-one must be before any dissociation) with a magnitude of ≥6Δ by SPCT, confirmed by a retest 3. Decrease in Randot Preschool near stereoacuity ≥2 octaves (≥0.6 log arcsec) from enrollment, or to nil, confirmed by a retest

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Includes only those who completed the 3 year visit.

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Suboptimal Surgical Outcome at 3 Years25 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants Suboptimal Surgical Outcome at 3 Years13 Participants
Comparison: The proportion of participants with suboptimal surgical outcome at 3 years was compared between treatment groups using Barnard's exact test, and an exact 95% CI on the treatment-group difference was calculated using Farrington-Manning scores.95% CI: [-1, 25]
Secondary

Participants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years

Stereoacuity scores (seconds of arc) were calculated based on the Randot Preschool stereoacuity test (scores: 800, 400, 200, 100, 60 and 40). Seconds of arc refers to the visual angle that is being measured in order to determine depth perception. Lower scores indicate better stereoacuity. Stereoacuity Testing: stereoacuity was assessed in current refractive correction using the following: Preschool Randot stereotest at near (performed at 40 cm): If stereoacuity is worse than 40 arcsec, it must be retested and the better of the 2 measurements will be used for eligibility. Distance Randot stereotest (performed at 3 meters)

Time frame: 3 years after enrollment

Population: Includes only patients who completed the 3-year visit.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years10019 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years4004 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years6023 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years8001 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years2003 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 YearsNil2 Participants
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years4034 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 YearsNil2 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years4037 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years6017 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years10012 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years2004 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years4004 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionParticipants With Near Stereoacuity Measures at 3 Years8001 Participants
Secondary

Patients With Constant Esotropia by 3 Years

Constant esotropia ≥6Δ by simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT) at distance or near, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionPatients With Constant Esotropia by 3 Years3 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionPatients With Constant Esotropia by 3 Years9 Participants
p-value: 0.0695% CI: [-14, 0.23]Z test
Secondary

Patients With Exotropia by 3 Years

Exotropia ≥10Δ by simultaneous prism and cover test (SPCT) at distance or near, confirmed by a retest, by 3 years. Criteria was met before any reoperation, and regardless of whether suboptimal surgical outcome was met by another criteria.

Time frame: Enrollment to 3 years

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Bilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionPatients With Exotropia by 3 Years31 Participants
Unilateral Lateral Rectus RecessionPatients With Exotropia by 3 Years22 Participants
p-value: 0.2595% CI: [-6, 21]Z test

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 10, 2026