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All the patients complained of binocular diplopia and sudden onset of esotropia with a history of mobile or laptop usage during the COVID era (2020\u20132023). Twenty-seven patients with acute-onset esotropia in 3 years (2020\u20132023) were included. All patients were administered 2.5\u20137.5 units of BTX-A (Botox, Allergan, India) into the unilateral or bilateral medial rectus muscle of the deviating eye under short general anesthesia or local anesthesia. The main outcome measures were pre- and post-injection angle of deviation, pre- and post-injection stereopsis, final level of stereopsis achieved, recurrence, and whether strabismus surgery was later required.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The mean age of patients was 12.85 \u00b1 7.15 years (range: 4\u201325 years). The mean dosage of Botox was 6 U (2.5\u20137.5 U). The mean follow-up was 6 months (6 months\u20132 years). The mean preoperative angle of deviation (AOD) was 41.11 \u00b1 10.9 prism diopters (PD) for distance and 41.67 \u00b1 10.9 PD for near. The maximum effect of BTX-A was seen at 1 month; post-injection AOD was 13.65 \u00b1 14.7 PD for distance and 14.87 \u00b1 15.8 PD for near (\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; 0.001). Over half of the patients achieved optimal outcomes, with improvements in stereopsis and sensory fusion. Early intervention (within 3 months of symptom onset) significantly correlated with treatment success.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While BTX-A therapy for acute-onset esotropia demonstrates efficacy, patient-specific considerations are essential. This study highlights the evolving nature in the digital age and early administration of BTX-A along with close follow-up to monitor residual and recurrence of esotropia. 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