Divergence Insufficiency Esotropia Associated with Excessive Near Work During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the association between excessive near work during the COVID-19 pandemic and divergence insufficiency esotropia in adolescents.
• Observed changes in outdoor activities and near work during the pandemic.
• Identified cases of divergence insufficiency esotropia in adolescents.
• Evaluated surgical treatment options, including bilateral lateral rectus resection.
• Increased incidence of divergence insufficiency esotropia was reported during the pandemic.
• Bilateral lateral rectus resection was found to be an effective surgical intervention.