ABSTRACT
This article describes the clinical manifestations of and management options for intermittent exotropia. Control of the strabismus is one of the parameters that can be assessed for all children with the condition. A method of quantifying control, the Newcastle Control Score, is presented.
J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2007;44:153-157.
AUTHOR
Dr. Clarke is a Consultant Pediatric Ophthalmologist, Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust, and a Reader in Ophthalmology, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.
Originally submitted July 15, 2006.
Accepted for publication July 31, 2006.
Address correspondence to Michael P. Clarke, FRCS, FRCOphth, Children’s Eye Department, Claremont Wing, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP, United Kingdom.
Dr. Clarke has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
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