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Usher syndrome patient reported outcomes

The authors present a systematic review of the literature on patient-reported outcomes in Usher syndrome; a leading cause of deaf-blindness. A total of 27 studies were included, and there was a strong bias towards studies from the US and Europe...

iPad game for screening of amblyopia

This study investigates the utility of vision screening using an iPad to measure interocular brightness disparity (retinal rivalry) for detecting amblyopia in paediatric populations. Polarised glasses were used to separate binocular stimuli with an interactive video programme. This was a...

Caregiver reports of visual impairment in relation to cognitive and behaviour aspects in children

The authors aimed to explore the association between caregiver-reported visual impairment and cognitive and behavioural measures in children. They conducted a review of the literature plus evaluation of paediatric data from the 2022 National Health Interview survey accessed from the...

The future of binocular viewing systems?

I recently had the pleasure to visit Vision Engineering’s headquarters and manufacturing facility in Woking, UK. Vision Engineering have built an international reputation for engineering microscopes that provide 3D visualisation without the use of traditional optical eyepieces. Although the company...

Glasgow eye department continues to disrupt ocular simulation training through novel DRV system - the first of many?

Ongoing technological developments are enabling continuous progress to be made across all aspects of medical simulation training. This is particularly true within the field of ophthalmology, where surgical training advancements have enabled the role of simulation to expand dramatically over...

My Top Five: Debunking common myths in ophthalmology and vision care

In the field of eye health, numerous misconceptions persist. Let’s examine five prevalent myths and uncover the truth behind them. Myth 1: Wearing glasses weakens your eyesight Origin: This myth likely originated from the observation that people often need stronger...

What's trending Aug/Sep 2023

A round-up of the eye-related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #Trufflesthekitty #Visionambassador #glassescat #ambylopiaawarness Truffles the Kitty was recently featured on Good Morning America [1]. Save the cute kitty footage for...