Early Results of Slanted Recession of the Lateral Rectus Muscle for Intermittent Exotropia With Convergence Weakness

Early Results of Slanted Recession of the Lateral Rectus Muscle for Intermittent Exotropia With Convergence Weakness; A Prospective Study

This study was conducted to evaluate results of slanted recession of the lateral rectus muscle for intermittent exotropia with convergence weakness

This prospective study included 31 patients who underwent slanted lateral rectus muscle recession for intermittent exotropia with convergence weakness. Measurements of preoperative and postoperative deviation angle, stereopsis was performed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with intermittent exotropia greater at near than at distance by 10 prism diopters or more
• Patients with follow up duration greater than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with previous ocular or strabismus surgery
• Patients with ocular or neurologic pathologic conditions
• Follow up duration less than 6 months