The British journal of ophthalmology
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To investigate the effect of masking the author's identity to peer reviewers on reviewer bias in an ophthalmic subspecialty journal. ⋯ Reviewers were more favourable when they allegedly knew or suspected the author's identity. Double-masking may improve the quality of biomedical publishing or at least reduce reviewer bias for effectively masked manuscripts.
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To evaluate the effectiveness and dose-effect relationship of unilateral medial rectus advancement to the original insertion and lateral rectus recession in the surgical management of consecutive exotropia. ⋯ The standard reversal of unilateral medial rectus recession and lateral rectus resection is a simple and effective means for correcting secondary exotropia. The dose-effect relationship varied widely among patients and tended to correlate with the amount of preoperative exodeviation.
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To compare current hydroxychloroquine retinopathy screening practices with the published 2002 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Preferred Practice Patterns (PPP). ⋯ Ophthalmologists currently screen for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy correctly; however, their lack of familiarity with evidence-based guidelines may result in excessive follow-up. Increasing awareness and implementation of the PPP could potentially reduce hydroxychloroquine retinopathy screening costs significantly.
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To analyse the predictive value of ocular trauma score (OTS) in open-globe injuries in children. ⋯ In the paediatric population, OTS calculations might have limited value as predictors of visual outcome.