Evaluation of Standard versus Enhanced Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Techniques for Intermittent Exotropia

By
Ji Woong Chang
January 8, 2026

Bmc Ophthalmology

Objective:

To assess and compare the surgical outcomes, specifically alignment and success rates, of augmented bilateral lateral rectus recession (BLRrec) for basic-type intermittent exotropia (XT) with those of standard BLRrec.

Key Findings:

Augmented BLRrec showed improved alignment outcomes compared to standard BLRrec, with statistically significant differences.
Long-term follow-up indicated that surgical outcomes can change over time, necessitating ongoing assessment.
Patients with greater differences in deviation angles benefited more from augmented procedures, suggesting tailored surgical approaches.

Interpretation:

The findings suggest that augmented BLRrec may provide better surgical outcomes for patients with basic-type intermittent XT, particularly those with significant deviation differences, highlighting the need for personalized treatment strategies.

Limitations:

The retrospective nature may introduce selection bias, potentially affecting the generalizability of the results.
Lack of randomization between surgical techniques limits the ability to draw definitive conclusions about the superiority of one method over the other.

Conclusion:

Augmented BLRrec may be a more effective surgical option for treating basic-type intermittent XT, warranting further prospective studies to validate these findings.

Evaluation of Standard versus Enhanced Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Techniques for Intermittent Exotropia

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Evaluation of Standard versus Enhanced Bilateral Lateral Rectus Recession Techniques for Intermittent Exotropia

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