Journal Reviews archive for October 2026
Comparison of vision screener and cycloplegic refraction for detection of astigmatism
This study examined the agreement between the spot vision screener and cycloplegic retinoscopy (gold-standard assessment), particularly focused on astigmatism. Children aged 12–35 months were recruited following failure of routine photoscreening over a 3-year period. The spot vision screener and cycloplegic...
Quality of social media content for strabismus
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of strabismus-related educational content on social media along with wider assessment of links between views, likes and type of creator. A cross-sectional analysis was undertaken on TikTok and Instagram platforms using hashtags: #strabismus,...
Accuracy of anterior segment OCT in identifying medial and lateral recti muscle insertions in previously operated eyes
In this study, the authors aimed to assess the reliability of anterior segment optical coherence tomography (ASOCT) measurements in strabismus reoperations for locating muscle insertions. This was a prospective observational study of 30 patients (60 previously operated horizontal rectus muscles:...
Bupivacaine as a treatment option for age-related distance esotropia
The purpose of this study was to identify if bupivacaine is an effective treatment for age-related distance esotropia (ARDE) as an alternative or adjuvant to surgery. This was a retrospective study with review of all bupivacaine treatment cases in a...
Accuracy of AI chatbots in providing reliable paediatric ophthalmology responses
The authors aimed to explore the strengths and weaknesses of 2 different large language model (LLM) chatbots (ChatGPT4.0 and DeepSeek-RI) in providing reliable and access information about paediatric ophthalmology. The study used 44 multiple choice questions covering topics from the...
Optimal timing for idiopathic ERM peeling based on pre-op visual acuity threshold
This single-centre retrospective study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of vitrectomy-peeling for idiopathic epiretinal membrane (iERM) in patients with preserved preoperative best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) compared to those with reduced BCVA, to determine the optimal preoperative VA threshold...
Understanding the extracellular matrix in uveal melanoma
This review examines how the extracellular matrix (ECM) is remodelled throughout uveal melanoma development, from the eye to the liver. Uveal melanoma, the most common primary intraocular malignancy in adults, carries a poor prognosis due to its propensity for hepatic...
Outcomes of primary vertical strabismus in Duane retraction syndrome
In this study, the authors report the clinical profile and surgical outcomes in patients with Duane retraction syndrome (DRS) who presented with significant primary position hypertropia. This was a retrospective study of 590 patients with DRS, of which 18 had...
Differential diagnosis of sagging eye syndrome and superior oblique palsy using objective and subjective measurements
The authors compared subjective cyclovertical deviation in different gaze positions and objective ocular torsion between elderly patients with sagging eye syndrome (CSES) and superior oblique palsy (SOP) diagnoses from clinical findings with a view that subjective and objective measures may...
Risk factors identified for patients requiring further strabismus surgery
This study aimed to analyse risk factors for reoperative rate in strabismus surgery. This was a retrospective review of case notes and included patients in 2 groups: (1) 77 patients with second surgery and (2) 75 patients with single surgery...
Reliability and repeatability of Harms tangent screen measurements
This study investigated the intraobserver reliability and repeatability of the Harms tangent screen (HTS) in patients with diplopia due to concomitant, paralytic or restrictive strabismus in a prospective study of 58 patients (46.6% female). Mean age was 54 ±17.12 years,...
Outcomes for unilateral recession with and without prism adaptation test
The aim of this study was to compare the residual deviation after unilateral medial rectus recession for patients who underwent prism adaptation test (PAT) with orthoptic measures and those that did not. This was a retrospective review of 41 patients...
