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4,736 questions · 15,265 findings · 1,163 reviews · Headline outcomes only

No studies found 3,871 · 25.4%GRADE not reported 810 · 5.3%Very low 4,242 · 27.8%Low 3,879 · 25.4%Moderate 1,999 · 13.1%High 464 · 3%

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

Stereoacuity at near Loss of ≥ 2 octaves near stereoacuity, measured using the Preschool Randot test 3 years after surgery · people with intermittent exotropia, aged 3 to < 11 years

Bilateral lateral rectus recession showed no clear difference in stereoacuity at near Loss of ≥ 2 octaves near stereoacuity, measured… compared with unilateral lateral rectus recession with medial rectus resection (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Prism adaptation test with eye muscle surgery vs eye muscle surgery alone

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 5 to 49 years

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Stereoacuity at distance Loss of ≥ 2 octaves near stereoacuity Measured using the Preschool Randot test 3 years after surgery · people with intermittent exotropia, aged over 6 years

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

Motor alignment at distance fixation Measured using the PACT at 1 year · people with intermittent exotropia, aged over 6 years

Lateral rectus recession and medial rectus plication showed no clear difference in motor alignment at distance fixation Measured using the PACT at 1 year compared with lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

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

Motor fusion test · people with intermittent exotropia, aged over 6 years

It is very uncertain whether lateral rectus recession and medial rectus plication changes motor fusion test Measured using the synoptophore and Titmus fly… compared with lateral rectus recession and medial rectus resection (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

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

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

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) vs radiofrequency ablation

Technical success · people with GSV incompetence

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) showed no clear difference in technical success (< 5 years) compared with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) (moderate certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) vs SFJ ligation and stripping (HL/S)

Technical success · people with GSV incompetence

Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) may leads to higher technical success (< 5 years) compared with SFJ ligation and stripping (HL/S) (low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review