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Sequential scleral fixated IOL followed by DSAEK better than simultaneous approach
This prospective randomised comparative study compared a simultaneous approach of combined scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SF IOL) and Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) compared to intrascleral haptic fixation technique, followed by DSAEK in a sequential fashion with an interval of at...
Iranian prevalence of strabismus
There is little prior evidence on prevalence of strabismus in Iran. Thus, this study was undertaken to investigate the prevalence of strabismus types in Azad University students aged 18-25 years in South West Iran. A total of 752 of 826...
Characteristics of Down’s syndrome in Iran
This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ocular disorders and pathologies in a sample of Down’s syndrome aged 10-30 years. This was a cross-sectional study in Iran of 226 participants aged 16.05 ±4.82 years. There were 118 males and...
Age and prevalence of amblyopia in Ghana
The overall aim of this study was to determine the pattern and prevalence of amblyopia and assess the treatment options used in a rural hospital in Ghana. The authors conducted a retrospective study from 2014-2018. Of 12,860 clinical records, 12,602...
Outcomes after surgery for INS
The purpose of this study was to detail clinical and electrophysical outcomes after extraocular muscle surgery in adults with infantile nystagmus syndrome (INS). This was a single centre prospective case series of 81 patients aged 18-72 years (mean 36); 63%...
Are any precautions needed when performing cataract surgery in thrombocytopenic patients?
In this retrospective multi-centre study, charts for 196 eyes of 150 thrombocytopenic patients were reviewed. The mean preoperative platelet level was 73.0 ± 20.5 × 103/μL (median of 76.0 × 103/μL), with a range of 17 to 100 × 103/μL...
Exotropic angle by PACT vs under translucent cover
The authors aimed to validate the photographic analysis with a translucent cover by comparing the results obtained from this analysis with the angle obtained by prism cover test (PACT) in patients with intermittent exotropia. This was a retrospective review of...
Treatment of amblyopia by Ghanaian optometrists
In Ghana, optometrists are the primary eyecare professional as a first contact for many patients with amblyopia. This study evaluated practice patterns in the management of amblyopia by optometrists in Ghana. The authors conducted a cross-sectional online survey aimed at...
Symfony and vivity: comparing two EDOF IOLs
This prospective, randomised, double-masked, single-surgeon study compared the visual outcome between two commonly used extended depth of focus (EDOF) lenses, the Tecnis Symfony IOL (Johnson & Johnson Vision) and the Acrysof IQ Vivity IOL (Alcon Laboratories, Inc.). Sixty-nine patients underwent...
Top cited 100 publications in paediatric ophthalmology
The author identified the top 100 cited publications in paediatric ophthalmology in an effort to identify which topics are most strongly represented and potential areas where further research is needed. An ISI Web of Science database search was conducted in...
Importance of vision input to postural stability
This literature review was undertaken to overview postural stability in strabismus and amblyopia. Postural stability is a complex skill that coordinates dynamic sensory mechanisms to facilitate sustained balance. The review discusses critical roles of vision in postural stability, e.g. postural...
