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RCT to detect palpebral fissure changes after horizontal strabismus surgery

The aim of this prospective randomised controlled trial was to compare changes of vertical palpebral fissure h8 after bilateral lateral rectus (BLR) recession vs unilateral lateral rectus recession/medial rectus muscle scleral plication (RRP) for treatment of intermittent exotropia (IXT). Forty...

Orthokeratology lens treatment for exophoria of convergence insufficiency type

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of orthokeratology (OK) lenses with an increased comparison factor (ICF) of 1.75D in the treatment convergence insufficiency (CI) exophoria (EP). This was a prospective, self-controlled study of 60 eyes (30...

Short-term effects of atropine measured by OCTA for myopia progression

This was a prospective observation cohort study to evaluate the effect of atropine on axial length (AL), choroidal thickness and choroidal stromal volume (CSV) using swept-source OCT angiography (OCTA). The study included 26 subjects of which 25 had sufficient quality...

Altomed at RCOphth 2026

Altomed are pleased to confirm they will be attending RCOphth congress in May with their ever-popular hands-on workstations and practice lab. Once again, we will have the much talked about Malyugin Ring #fastestestringer challenge, SimulEYE training models and try before...

Mydrin-P microdrops vs mydrin-P standard drops for ROP examination

This was a non-inferiority prospective randomised controlled trial to compare efficacy and safety of microdrops over standard dose mydrin-P in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening, and to determine optimal time for eye examination after administration of drops. The trial included...

Altomed announce their #MalyuginRingChallenge 2026 Winners

Altomed were running their ever-popular Malyugin Ring Challenge at the RCOphth Annual Congress in Manchaster. After four days of fierce competition at the Altomed stand, the clear winners emerged: First Place - Ahmed Adan (Manchester) – 27.24 seconds Second Place...

The Art of Refractive Cataract Surgery

The Art of Refractive Cataract Surgery is a structured and clinically focused textbook aimed at ophthalmology residents, fellows and surgeons seeking a systematic introduction to refractive cataract surgery. Content is presented in a clear format, with concise sections, and effective...

Systematic review of BTA vs surgery for partially accommodative esotropia

The authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of botulinum toxin A (BTA) vs bilateral medial rectus muscle recessions for management of partially accommodative esotropia. They included 4 eligible studies with a total of 521 patients....

Associated ocular and systemic disease in congenital cataract

The authors examined the impact of accompanying systemic diseases on surgical planning and the postoperative period in patients undergoing congenital cataract surgery. This was a retrospective study over 2010–2024 of 142 patients (239 eyes): 75 females and 67 males. 45...

Changes in phoria measurements after physical activity

This study aimed to evaluate effects of physical activity (aerobic and anaerobic) on the latent eye deviation. The study recruited 20 competitive soccer players (10 myopes (mean -0.63D) and 10 emmetropic: 19 males), who underwent a total 90-minute exercise of...

3D modelling of orbital measurements to develop and education resource for orbital pulleys

In this study, 3D modelling software was used to visualise the orbital pulleys and create educational content to facilitate visual understanding of this system. Input of measures were from published data on quantitative anatomy of the globe and extraocular muscles...

Women-led, solar powered eye centres to treat 1 million people at risk of avoidable blindness in India

One million people at risk of avoidable blindness in West Bengal, India, now have access to eye care thanks to the opening of nine environmentally friendly Green Vision Centres, five of which are led by women.