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Randomised controlled trial of Tecnis intraocular lenses for paediatric cataract
This was a prospective randomised study comparing visual acuity (at distance, intermediate and near), depth of focus and quality of vision in paediatric patients undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of a new monofocal Tecnis Eyhance ICB00 intraocular lens (IOL) vs...
Choroidal and retinal vascular changes after horizontal rectus surgery
The authors used wide field swept-source OCT angiography (SSOCTA) to evaluate changes in retinal and choroidal blood flow before and after horizontal rectus muscle surgery. They aimed to characterise the haemodynamic impact of extraocular muscle surgery on the posterior pole...
Quality and readability of English and Spanish patient educational materials generated by AI
This study evaluated the quality and readability of ChatGPT-generated patient educational materials for 4 common paediatric ophthalmology procedures, in both English and Spanish languages. Responses were compared to the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) patient handouts. The...Entering a New Era in Digital Surgery – last chance to sign up
On September 11 in London, make sure you don't miss the Heidelberg OPERA Grand Premiere – Entering a New Era in Digital Surgery. Across five acts, we will take our guests on a journey into the future of digital ophthalmic...
What are the indications and outcomes of optic nerve and optic nerve sheath biopsies?
This retrospective multicentre study reviewed 72 patients who underwent optic nerve or optic nerve sheath biopsy at 3 sites over a 24-year period. The authors aimed to evaluate the indications, diagnostic yield and complications associated with these procedures, which are...
Literature review of associations for refractive error, and correction, on development of amblyopia and accommodative esotropia
The authors report a literature review to determine the available evidence for the association between hypermetropia, astigmatism, anisometropia and the influence of early glasses and the development of amblyopia or accommodative esotropia. Studies were included where children were first examined...
Ophthalmology for medical students and junior doctors: A handbook
Ophthalmology for medical students and junior doctors: A handbook is an extremely useful addition for anyone who has felt underprepared when faced with ophthalmology in clinical settings. The book provides a practical guide to core ophthalmic skills, including history taking,...
Ophthalmic drug delivery: Advancement, industrialization prospect and applications (1st Edition)
This first edition addresses a key challenge in ophthalmology: effective drug delivery to the eye. It focuses on translating scientific advances into clinical and industrial practice, offering a comprehensive synthesis of contemporary research. Early chapters cover ocular anatomy, physiology and...
Risk of non-infectious uveitis associated with medications for substance use disorders
The authors evaluate the risk of non-infectious uveitis (NIU) in patients prescribed medications for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of substance use disorders compared to a control group prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Utilising aggregated electronic health record data, this retrospective...
RCT of simultaneous vs sequential glasses and patching treatment for amblyopia shows difference for stereopsis but not visual acuity outcomes
The purpose of this prospective randomised controlled trial was to compare outcomes of simultaneous (group A) vs sequential (group B) refractive correction and patching in the treatment of amblyopia. The trial included 70 patients aged mean 10.27 ±3.31 years overall...
Exploring postoperative outcomes of combined strabismus and cataract surgery in adults
The authors present a retrospective case review of the outcomes of combined strabismus and cataract surgery in adults with longstanding horizontal manifest strabismus and visually significant cataracts. A minimum of 1-month follow-up was required to be included. Cases with sensory,...
