Brief AbstractIn 1989, Dr. Pratt-Johnson reported on sensory outcomes of 4 patients who had unilateral congenital cataract.  In these cases, surgery was performed from 2.5 to 7 months of age, and at that time, surgical technique was by needling and aspiration or with an ocutome, eyes were fitted with a rigid contact lens, and patching of the fellow eye 80-90% of waking hours was initiated.  In these 4 patients with good compliance to treatment, fusion and ste...

Brief AbstractThe incidence of acquired esotropia associated with moderate myopia is increasing, yet research on its clinical profile and pathophysiology remains limited. To better understand its characteristics and management, a literature review identified six relevant studies encompassing 304 patients. The mean age of esotropia onset across studies was 37.52 years. Distance and near deviations were comparable, though symptoms were more frequently reported at a dista...

Brief AbstractStereopsis is a binocular phenomenon that gives rise to high-level depth perception. In simulated intraocular surgeries subjects with normal stereopsis tend to perform simulated surgery with better accuracy and efficiency than subjects with reduced or absent stereopsis. There is little known about the role of stereopsis in strabismus surgery. The study presented used a novel virtual reality ...

Brief AbstractThis paper will focus on the use of optical treatment to improve control of intermittent exotropia and the effects this treatment method has on refractive error. Minus lens therapy is a non-invasive treatment for young children in which control of intermittent exotropia is improved by inducing accommodative convergence. Studies have found a significant decrease in the angle of distance exotropia with this treatment method. Improved stereoacuity and decrea...

Please note: Break will be available in Exhibit Hall B.

Please note: Lunch will be available in Exhibit Hall B. 

Brief AbstractThe profession of orthoptist has existed for approximately 100 years. Mary Maddox, credited as the first orthoptist, commenced orthoptic practice in London in the early 1920s. In 1928 the first hospital based orthoptic clinic opened in the Royal Westminster Hospital in London. Since its beginning, the profession has undergone some significant evolutionary changes. Along the way many early orthoptic treatment practices have been abandoned and forgotten. He...