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Imaging the visual system: from the eye to the brain
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Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - April 24, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Benjamin Thompson, Scott A. Read, Serge O. Dumoulin, Ann E. Elsner, Jason Porter, Austin Roorda Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Is there a link between passive smoke exposure and early ‐onset myopia in preschool Asian children?
ConclusionsIn this prospective birth cohort study, we found that childhood exposure to passive smoke from birth to before six months slightly increased the risk of early‐onset myopia. This may indicate a delayed response to passive smoke exposure before six months and the development of myopia at three years of age. Our study is limited by the small number of myopic children at this young age. Thus, larger prospective studies using more objective cotinine level measures are required to fully establish and understand the influence of tobacco smoke on refractive development in older children. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - April 6, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sharon Yu Lin Chua, Mohammad Kamran Ikram, Chuen Seng Tan, Richard A. Stone, Shirong Cai, Peter D Gluckman, Seng Chong Yap, Fabian Yap, Tien ‐Yin Wong, Cheryl S. Ngo, Seang‐Mei Saw, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Is there a link between passive smoke exposure and early‐onset myopia in preschool Asian children?
ConclusionsIn this prospective birth cohort study, we found that childhood exposure to passive smoke from birth to before six months slightly increased the risk of early‐onset myopia. This may indicate a delayed response to passive smoke exposure before six months and the development of myopia at three years of age. Our study is limited by the small number of myopic children at this young age. Thus, larger prospective studies using more objective cotinine level measures are required to fully establish and understand the influence of tobacco smoke on refractive development in older children. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - April 6, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sharon Yu Lin Chua, Mohammad Kamran Ikram, Chuen Seng Tan, Richard A. Stone, Shirong Cai, Peter D Gluckman, Seng Chong Yap, Fabian Yap, Tien‐Yin Wong, Cheryl S. Ngo, Seang‐Mei Saw, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Diurnal variation of anterior scleral and conjunctival thickness
ConclusionsThis study provides the first evidence of diurnal variations occurring in the thickness of the anterior sclera and conjunctiva. Studies requiring precise measures of these anatomical layers should therefore take time of day into consideration. The majority of the observed changes occurred in the early morning immediately after waking and were of larger magnitude in the conjunctiva compared to the sclera. Thickness changes at other times of the day were of smaller magnitude and generally not statistically significant. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - March 1, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Scott A. Read, David Alonso‐Caneiro, Kelly A. Free, Elspeth Labuc‐Spoors, Jaron K. Leigh, Charlotte J. Quirk, Zoe Y.‐L. Yang, Stephen J. Vincent Tags: Feature Issue Manuscript Source Type: research

The value of Tablets as reading aids for individuals with central visual field loss: an evaluation of eccentric reading with static and scrolling text
ConclusionsOur data show that reading performance with scrolling text is at least equal to that achieved with static text and in some respects (reading error rate) is better than static text. Bespoke apps informed by an understanding of the underlying sensorimotor processes involved in a cognitive task such as reading have excellent potential as aids for people with visual impairments. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 29, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Robin Walker, Lauren Bryan, Hannah Harvey, Afsane Riazi, Stephen J. Anderson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Preserved retinotopic brain connectivity in macular degeneration
ConclusionsDespite the prolonged loss of visual input due to MD, the cortico‐cortical connections of input‐deprived visual cortex remain largely intact. This suggests that the restoration of sight in macular degeneration can rely on a largely unchanged retinotopic representation in early visual cortex following loss of central retinal function. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 29, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Koen V. Haak, Antony B. Morland, Gary S. Rubin, Frans W. Cornelissen Tags: Feature Issue Manuscript Source Type: research

A survey of UK optometry trainees’ smoking cessation training
ConclusionsThere are substantial gaps in the current curricula of UK optometry training, particularly regarding practical skills for supporting smoking cessation. Increased curricular coverage of these issues is essential to ensure trainee optometrists are adequately trained and competent in supporting patients to quit smoking. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 27, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fabiana Lorencatto, Alice M. Harper, Jill J. Francis, John G. Lawrenson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

A survey of UK optometry trainees ’ smoking cessation training
ConclusionsThere are substantial gaps in the current curricula of UK optometry training, particularly regarding practical skills for supporting smoking cessation. Increased curricular coverage of these issues is essential to ensure trainee optometrists are adequately trained and competent in supporting patients to quit smoking. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 25, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Fabiana Lorencatto, Alice M. Harper, Jill J. Francis, John G. Lawrenson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Profile of refractive errors in European Caucasian children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder; increased prevalence and magnitude of astigmatism
ConclusionsThis is the first study to describe the refractive profile of a population of European Caucasian children with ASD compared to a TD population of children. Unlike other neurodevelopmental conditions, there was no increased prevalence of spherical refractive errors in ASD but astigmatic errors were significantly greater in magnitude and prevalence. This highlights the need to examine refractive errors in this population. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 22, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Pamela M. Anketell, Kathryn J. Saunders, Stephen Gallagher, Clare Bailey, Julie‐Anne Little Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Myopia among school students in rural China (Yunnan)
ConclusionsNowadays myopia but not high myopia is prevalent among school children in rural China. Significant ethnic differences in myopia prevalence were not observed. A significant ‘cohort effect’ of myopia previously observed in urban cities had occurred in rural communities in China. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Deng‐Juan Qian, Hua Zhong, Jun Li, Zhiqiang Niu, Yuansheng Yuan, Chen‐Wei Pan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Clinical Manual of Contact Lenses, 4th edn (Editors: Edward S. Bennett & Vinita Allee Henry; Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia)
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Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Sarah L Smith Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Correction to: The short‐term accommodation response to aniso‐accommodative stimuli in isometropia
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Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Stephen J. Vincent, Michael J. Collins, Scott A. Read, Atanu Ghosh, Christine Chen, Anthony Lam, Sonya Sahota, Rebecca Vo Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Comparing self‐reported optometric dry eye clinical practices in Australia and the United Kingdom: is there scope for practice improvement?
ConclusionsThis study highlights a range of parallels and divergences in dry eye clinical practice between Australian and UK optometrists. Our data identify both areas of strength in the adoption of evidence‐based practice, as well as some potential to improve international translation of dry eye research evidence into practice. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Laura E. Downie, Nicholas Rumney, Anne Gad, Peter R. Keller, Christine Purslow, Algis J. Vingrys Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Impact of duration of contact lens wear on the structure and function of the meibomian glands
ConclusionAlterations to MG morphology and function accompany contact lens wear. Although these changes onset during the first 2 years of wear, prolonged CL exposure beyond this point does not appear to be associated with further modification. Cessation of wear for at up to 6 months does not lead to resolution. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Waleed M. Alghamdi, Maria Markoulli, Brien A. Holden, Eric B. Papas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Effects of multipurpose solutions on the adhesion of Acanthamoeba to rigid gas permeable contact lenses
ConclusionsThe adhesion rates of AC trophozoites to RGP lenses depended on lens surfaces. Boston Simplus reduced the adhesion rate of AC trophozoites more than Menicare Plus or O2 Care. Appropriate RGP lens and MPS selection could decrease the prevalence of Acanthamoeba keratitis. (Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics)
Source: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics - February 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ga‐Hyun Lee, Hak‐Sun Yu, Ji‐Eun Lee Tags: Original Article Source Type: research