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Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia
BACKGROUND: To compare the effect of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training on control ability in patients with intermittent exotropia. METHODS: Patients (3–7 years old) with previously untreated intermittent exotropia were randomly assigned to receive alternate part-time patching,...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2022
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9706999/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36447145 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12886-022-02705-3 |
Sumario: | BACKGROUND: To compare the effect of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training on control ability in patients with intermittent exotropia. METHODS: Patients (3–7 years old) with previously untreated intermittent exotropia were randomly assigned to receive alternate part-time patching, pencil push-up training, or observation. Control ability was assessed using the Office Control Score. Stereoacuity at 40 cm was evaluated with Titmus. Results were compared after a 12-week follow-up. RESULTS: Ninety-two patients (28 in patching, 30 in pencil push-ups, and 34 in observation group) completed 12-week follow-up assessments. Based on 6-point scale, the mean deviation control was significantly better in patching and pencil push-up group after 12 weeks at distance (P = 0.002 and 0.026, respectively). Furthermore, there were greater control changes in patching and pencil push-up groups in comparison with observation group from baseline to 12 weeks (P<0.001; P = 0.003, respectively). After 12 weeks of treatment, stereoacuity and stereoacuity changes were not significantly different between either the intervention group or control group (P = 0.140 and 0.393, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Based on the common office control scale, alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training were effective treatment strategies for intermittent exotropia. |
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