Question 1

What does the CIAO therapy involve, and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How will we know if the CIAO therapy is helping my child's eye condition?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the possible side effects or challenges of using these glasses?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How often will we need to come in for check-ups during the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What happens if my child does not respond to the CIAO therapy?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there other treatment options available if we decide not to participate?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Monitored Controlled Intermittent Alternate Occlusion (CIAO) Therapy for Intermittent Exotropia clinical trial (NCT02902887). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

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