Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia
Abstract 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 pa...
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| description | Abstract 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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| spelling | doaj.art-62a882a5e0a74050bfa85ca45412c39c2022-12-22T03:48:27ZengBMCBMC Ophthalmology1471-24152022-11-012211710.1186/s12886-022-02705-3Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropiaDesheng Song0Ling Yin1Danni Chen2Jing Qian3Zhijun Chen4Department of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Ophthalmology, The First Hospital of ChangshaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityDepartment of Ophthalmology, Children’s Hospital of Nanjing Medical UniversityAbstract 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.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-022-02705-3Intermittent exotropiaAlternate part-time patchingPencil push-up training |
| spellingShingle | Desheng Song Ling Yin Danni Chen Jing Qian Zhijun Chen Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia BMC Ophthalmology Intermittent exotropia Alternate part-time patching Pencil push-up training |
| title | Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| title_full | Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| title_short | Comparison of alternate part-time patching and pencil push-up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| title_sort | comparison of alternate part time patching and pencil push up training for patients with intermittent exotropia |
| topic | Intermittent exotropia Alternate part-time patching Pencil push-up training |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12886-022-02705-3 |
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