Plication or resection combined with antagonist recession in horizontal strabismus.

Background: Strengthening of extraocular muscles is a conventional procedure in the management of strabismus. Plication may be an alternative strengthening technique, and is less invasive than resection. This study compared plication and resection, each combined with antagonist muscle recession, in terms of success rates and changes in ocular deviation in the management of horizontal strabismus.

Outcomes of Consecutive Exotropia Surgery at a Tertiary Eye Hospital in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate surgical outcomes, compare success rates, and identify potential risk factors for failure of various surgical procedures for consecutive exotropia.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted at a tertiary eye hospital in Saudi Arabia and included patients with consecutive exotropia treated between 2007 and 2020. Patients with a follow-up of <3 months were excluded.