Recent advances in technology such as optical coherence tomography, wideview imaging and the iCare tonometer® have made more accurate diagnosis in children possible [1]. However, there are times where an examination under anaesthesia (EUA) is still necessary. These children often have behavioural issues due to underlying comorbidities requiring multiple specialist input at dedicated paediatric hospitals.

To reduce the risks of repeated general anaesthetic [2]ophthalmologists carry out their examinations while a child is anaesthetised for another reason; i.e. neuroimaging. This is unique and an under-recognised aspect of paediatric ophthalmology. We present data of ophthalmic examinations taking place in children undergoing a general anaesthetic for non-ophthalmic issues.

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