Intermittent Exotropia

Intermittent exotropia is the most common childhood exodeviation, with the eye drifting outward when the child is tired, daydreaming, or at distance, while maintaining fusion otherwise. It may decompensate. Treatment: observe and orthoptic convergence exercises for small; minus-lens overcorrection sometimes; strabismus surgery for large, symptomatic, or decompensating deviations; treat amblyopia.

Common Symptoms

Outward drift when tired/distant; one-eye closure in sun; possible amblyopia

Causes and Pathogenesis

Binocular control imbalance allows intermittent exodeviation.

Treatment

Observe/orthoptics; overminus therapy; surgery if decompensating; treat amblyopia

Preventive Measures

Early detection; convergence exercises.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology/Strabismus department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.