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Most patients also described their performance as either average or above average, Dr.

Baker noted.In addition, most patients said they enjoyed reading and driving and, in general, reported that their eyes had not affected their careers, he added.The second part of Dr.

Baker's and colleagues' research involved examining the patient histories of adults with exotropia.

They found that most patients who did not receive surgery as children were aged at least 30 years by the time they saw an ophthalmologist about their condition.Based on results from both studies, the researchers concluded that deterioration in patients who have had surgery for intermittent exotropia tends to occur in childhood."If, however, we are able to do whatever it takes and maintain alignment into their teens, they will go at least another 20 years and perhaps longer than that [without needing further surgery]," Dr.

Baker said.

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