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Normative data using a virtual reality game-based visual field test
The authors present a prospective cross-sectional study involving healthy children to assess the use of a virtual reality game-based perimetry assessment. A single eye centre recruited through paediatric optometry and ophthalmology clinics over a 12-month period. Children aged <18 years...
Dexmedetomidine vs remifentanil for reduction of postoperative agitation
Postoperative agitation is a common anaesthetic complication in children with a significant impact to care and outcomes. The authors studied preschool children to compare the effect of intravenous administration of dexmedetomidine and remifentanil on postoperative agitation following strabismus surgery under...
Difference in retinoblastoma phenotypes based on maternal or paternal inheritance
The aim of this study was to explore the difference in presentation of retinoblastoma between paternal and maternal inheritance. A retrospective medical records review methodology was employed. Records of individuals diagnosed with a retinoblastoma with at least one symptomatic family...
Piloting myopic control glasses effects on axial length under mesopic conditions
This study aimed to pilot whether axial length reduces when being treated with myopia control glasses in mesopic conditions. Participants were required to have single-vision glasses with spherical equivalent between -1.00 and -5.00 dioptres, astigmatism less than -1.00 dioptre, a...
Photophobia associated with migraine: Investigating associations with productivity
The aim of this study was to investigate an association between severe photophobia linked to migraine and reduced work productivity. Cases were extracted from the American Registry for Migraine Research (ARMR) with the following criteria: diagnosed with migraine, data available...
How does a tablet based stereoacuity test perform in children with normal and abnormal visual acuity?
The authors present a prospective cross-sectional comparison study at a single centre. Paediatric patients attending an ophthalmology outpatient clinic and likely to be cooperative were approached to participate. Participants underwent stereoacuity assessment using the ASTEROID and Titmus tests, usually in...
Treatment of anisometropia and strabismus amblyopia with syntonic phototherapy
Syntonic phototherapy is a non-invasive light therapy treatment using specific light colours, frequency and wavelength to improve body regulatory centres in the brain. It is proposed that red light increases cell membrane capacitance buildup of electrical charge before discharge that...
Feasibility and acceptability of virtual reality visual field testing compared to standard perimetry
The authors present a prospective pilot study which aimed to assess the feasibility and performance of the vivid vision perimeter (VVP). The VVP is a piece of software which can be used with off-the-shelf virtual reality (VR) headsets. Recruitment took...Surgitrac confirms 2026 events so far
Surgitrac Instruments is delighted to announce the first confirmed meetings for our 2026 events calendar, where our team will once again be out on the road meeting ophthalmic professionals across the UK. Our Clinical Specialists will be representing Surgitrac at...Glaukos at ESCRS 2025
The 2026 ESCRS meeting in Copenhagen was a highly successful and busy event for Glaukos, highlighted by the launch of iStent infinite®. The new device was prominently featured across podium presentations, booth speaker sessions, and hands-on dry labs, following its...Raphaél Ervinckx joins Glaukos
Glaukos Corporation has appointed Raphaél Ervinckx as Vice President and General Manager for the EMEAI region, marking a strategic move to support the company’s continued international growth. Raphaël Ervinckx brings extensive experience in the ophthalmology sector, most recently serving as...
