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2,079 questions · 2,112 findings · 171 reviews · Eyes and Vision

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Lateral rectus recession and medial rectus plication vs lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection

Quality of life measures Measured at 3 years using the IXTQ scores for children, parents, or parent proxies (i.e. parents' perception of their children's quality of life). Scores could range from 0 (worst quality of life) to 100 (best quality of l... · people with intermittent exotropia, aged over 6 years

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Bilateral lateral rectus recession vs lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection

Motor alignment at distance Change in exotropia control at near fixation, measured from baseline to 3 years using the prism and alternate cover test · people with intermittent exotropia, aged 3 to < 11 years

Bilateral lateral rectus recession showed no clear difference in motor alignment at distance Change in exotropia control at near… compared with unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Bilateral lateral rectus recession vs lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection

Minor adverse events Defined as any adverse event within 8 weeks of surgery that does not require further intervention · people with intermittent exotropia, aged 3 to < 11 years

Bilateral lateral rectus recession showed no clear difference in minor adverse events Defined as any adverse event within 8 weeks of… compared with unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Bilateral lateral rectus recession vs lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection

Quality of life measures Measured at 3 years using the IXTQ scores for children, parents, or parent proxies (i.e. parents' perception of their children's quality of life). Scores could range from 0 (worst quality of life) to 100 (best quality of l... · people with intermittent exotropia, aged 3 to < 11 years
1 finding from 1 review

Patching vs active observation

Motor alignment at near fixation Measured using PACT at 6 months · people with intermittent exotropia, aged less than 11 years

Patching showed no clear difference in motor alignment at near fixation Measured using PACT at 6 months compared with active observation (high certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Patching vs active observation

Stereoacuity at near · people with intermittent exotropia, aged less than 11 years

Patching showed no clear difference in stereoacuity at near Measured using the Preschool Randot, Titmus… compared with active observation (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Phacoemulsification vs laser peripheral iridotomy

Progression of visual field loss (worsening of one or more stages, accordingto the Glaucoma Staging System‐2) (at 12 months) · participants with primary angle‐closure glaucoma

Phacoemulsification probably leads to lower progression of visual field loss (worsening of one or more stages,… compared with laser peripheral iridotomy (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Phacoemulsification vs phacoemulsification plus viscogonioplasty

Gonioscopic findings · participants with primary angle‐closure glaucoma
3 findings from 1 review