Divergence excess and basic exotropia types of intermittent exotropia: a major review. Part 1: prevalence, classification, risk factors, natural history and clinical characteristics

We reviewed the prevalence, classification, risk factors, natural history and clinical characteristics of the divergence excess and basic exotropia types of IXT. Further research into these areas, especially its clinical characteristics (e.g. suppression, dual retinal correspondence), will increase our understanding of this condition and potentially lead to better management of this common form of strabismus.