Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO)
OPO - a leading international journal for contemporary research in vision science and optometry
OPO is the research journal of The College of Optometrists. It is read and cited around the world, and helps clinicians and educators stay up to date with the latest research findings on the development, use and restoration of vision.
What's in the latest issue of OPO?
OPO is published six times a year. Here are some highlights from the May 2024 issue of OPO.
Comparing paediatric optometric vision care in Canada over a 14-year period
Christian et al. (2024)
This study examined whether increased exposure to teaching in paediatric eye care was associated with changes in paediatric eye care in Canada over a 14-year period. The study found that Canadian optometrists are more comfortable and better prepared to recommend and provide eye examinations to younger children in 2021 compared to 2014, but the number of children seen in a typical week did not change.
Digital device viewing behaviour in children
Richards et al. (2024)
Habitual viewing behaviour is widely believed to be an important contributing factor to the onset and progression of myopia and may be task dependent. The purpose of this study was to quantify the habitual viewing distance of children performing five different tasks on a smartphone digital device.
Refractive stability and timing of spectacle prescription following cataract surgery in myopic eyes
Feng et al. (2024)
This study investigated the post-operative refractive stabilisation time and aimed to provide evidence for the optimal timing of a spectacle prescription in myopic post-cataract surgery patients. It found that the stabilisation of subjective refraction occurred within 1 week in myopic cataract patients.
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