Visual Therapy for Intermittent Strabismus
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Conditions studied: Intermittent Strabismus, Exotropia Intermittent, Esotropia Intermittent
In brief
Intermittent strabismus is a condition in which the eyes occasionally become misaligned, affecting binocular vision, depth perception, and quality of life. Standard treatment often involves surgery of the eye muscles, although its effectiveness and timing remain debated. Visual therapy is a non-invasive alternative that uses structured exercises to improve eye coordination and binocular vision. However, there is limited high-quality evidence supporting its effectiveness in intermittent strabismus. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether a 12-session visual therapy program improves eye alignment, binocular vision, control of strabismus, and quality of life in individuals aged 8 to 50 years with intermittent horizontal strabismus. Participants will be assigned to either a visual therapy group or a control group without treatment. Visual therapy will include weekly in-office sessions combined with short daily home exercises. The study will assess changes before and after the intervention to determine whether visual therapy is an effective, non-invasive treatment option that could reduce the need for surgery.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07563959
- Run by
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2026-05-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-05-04
Who can join
Age: 8 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Individuals aged 8 to 50 years Diagnosis of intermittent horizontal strabismus (exotropia or esotropia) Absence of associated ocular, systemic, or neurological pathology Ability to understand and follow study instructions Willingness and motivation to complete 12 sessions of visual therapy (for the experimental group) Written informed consent (and assent for minors when applicable)
You may not qualify if…
- Previous visual therapy treatment Inability to attend in-office visual therapy sessions Presence of ocular, systemic, or neurological disease affecting vision Constant strabismus Cognitive or intellectual impairment limiting the ability to perform the exercises
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