Health-related quality of life and anxiety associated with childhood intermittent exotropia before and after surgical correction

Background Intermittent exotropia (IXT) is the most common form of exotropia in children. In addition to cosmetic effects and loss of stereoscopic function, IXT may negatively impact the psychological well-being of children and their parents. The purpose of this study was to assess the patient-reported outcomes of Chinese children with IXT before and after strabismus surgery. Methods The records of children with IXT who underwent strabismus...