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AC/A measurement differences

1 June 2019 | Fiona Rowe (Prof) | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

The authors sought to investigate differences in stimulus accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratio using various techniques and accommodative stimuli. The study included 81 orthoptic students; 15 males and 66 females with a mean age of 21 years ±1. Ocular deviation was...

Ocular neuromyotonia features

1 August 2019 | Fiona Rowe (Prof) | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

The authors present eight cases of ocular neuromyotonia (ONM) with an overview of the pathophysiology, aetiology, clinical presentations and possible treatments. Diagnosis was made only after thorough and repeated orthoptic examinations and review of medication history. An overview of the...

Fusional vergence measurement

5 June 2020 | Fiona Rowe (Prof) | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

This paper reports a systematic review to address two objectives: 1, to compare the normative values of tests measuring fusional vergence; 2, to investigate sources of heterogeneity of prism accuracy. The review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines with a...

Outcomes of augmented surgery for exotropia

1 October 2021 | Fiona Rowe (Prof) | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus

This was a prospective study to assess patients with basic type intermittent exotropia of 15-45PD in angle and who were operated with augmented bilateral lateral rectus recessions with conjunctival recession, and followed postoperatively for six months. The study included 15...

UKISOP 2023

2 November 2023

by Lorcan Butler, Optical Engagement Manager, thebraintumourcharity.org, UKISCRS is the UK & Ireland Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons who had their annual Conference in London with a two-day event at The Leonardo City Hotel. On the other hand, UKISOP...

Moorfields: Ocular emergencies level 1

1 February 2025

Designed for optometrists, orthoptists, nurses and other allied ophthalmic health professionals, this module will deliver the knowledge and skills required for the examination, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients who present in an ophthalmic emergency setting. Entry requirementsBSc (Hons)...

Postgraduate training for ophthalmic practitioners

1 December 2025 | Anish Jindal | EYE - Cataract, EYE - General, EYE - Glaucoma, EYE - Cornea

The UK currently spends £25 billion per year on ocular disease, and there is expected to be a 40% increase in those affected by visual impairment by 2050 [1]. To manage this demand, 82% of ophthalmology units across the UK...

Strabismus and ocular motility, demystified

3 April 2024 | Rhys Gitau-Jones, Catrin Bertalot | EYE - Paediatrics, EYE - Strabismus, EYE - General

I am a former orthoptist, now trained in medicine and working as a foundation doctor. In my previous work, I was frequently approached by ophthalmology trainees eager for guidance with strabismus and ocular motility. Drawing on my clinical experience, I...

Sixth nerve palsy versus decompensating distance esophoria

1 August 2019 | Martha Waters | EYE - Neuro-ophthalmology, EYE - General

Orthoptists see a wide range of conditions that can range from reduced binocular single vision (BSV) that may be solved with exercises, to more extreme neurogenic cases requiring further intervention. Because of this variety, it is important to be able...

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