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May 6, 2026Clinical Insights in Eyecare

Case Report: Gross Convergence Therapy for the Treatment of Sensory Exotropia in a Patient with Severe Vision Loss

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ACAngela M. ChenSCSusan A. Cotter

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Overview

Case report shows improved eye alignment in a patient with sensory exotropia, suggesting an alternative to strabismus surgery.

Key Points

  • This report examines the effectiveness of gross convergence therapy for a patient with sensory exotropia.
  • Case report of a 24-year-old female with sensory exotropia and vision loss from cone-rod dystrophy.
  • Implemented gross convergence therapy focusing on voluntary eye alignment and feedback on diplopia.
  • Conducted 3 in-office therapy sessions over 2 months.
  • Patient achieved cosmetic alignment of eyes for periods up to 30 minutes.
  • Initial exotropia measured at 30 to 35∆ at distance and near was reduced during therapy.
  • Quality of life was reported as enhanced due to better cosmetic appearance of eyes.

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Chen et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fa8e8904f884e66b530d49https://doi.org/10.66574/001c.122383
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