I have intermittent exotropia and I'm not sure what the best treatment option is for me should I consider surgery or would vision therapy work better? Also, any idea how much the surgery might cost?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Intermittent exotropia can often be managed with vision therapy and orthoptic exercises;surgery is reserved for persistent cases and costs ‚Çπ30,000‚Äì‚Çπ70,000.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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