Virtual Reality-Based Vision Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia: A Randomized Clinical Trial - PubMed
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- Virtual Reality-Based Vision Therapy (VRVT) was tested in a randomized clinical trial for treating Intermittent Exotropia (IXT) in children.
- The study involved 177 participants aged 6 to 18 years, with a 12-week treatment phase and a 12-month follow-up.
- Participants in the intervention group underwent home-based VRVT, while the control group received no intervention.
- The primary outcome was the change in distance exotropia control score from baseline to week 12.
- Results showed a modest improvement in the intervention group, with greater benefits observed in participants with high training adherence (>75%).
- No intervention-related adverse events were reported, indicating the safety of VRVT.
- The study suggests VRVT may have clinical value for children with IXT, especially those able to maintain high adherence to the therapy.