Intermittent exotropia is a common form of childhood strabismus, which is mainly treated by surgery. However, there are still controversies about the natural course of the disease, the assessment of the disease severity, the choice of the surgery time, the determination of the target eye position and the choice of the treatment method. This article reviews the clinical research progress of intermittent exotropia, aiming to provide the basis for the early detection, scientific diagnosis and standard treatment of intermittent exotropia. (Chin J Ophthalmol, 2020, 56: 231-234).间歇性外斜视是一种常见眼病,临床以手术治疗为主。但是,针对间歇性外斜视的自然病程、病情严重程度的评估、手术时机的选择和目标眼位的确定以及治疗方法的选择等问题还存在争议。本文对间歇性外斜视的临床研究进展作一综述,希冀为间歇性外斜视的早期发现、科学诊断和规范治疗提供依据。(中华眼科杂志,2020,56:231-234).