Klinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde
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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd · Jan 2001
[Automated swinging flashlight test in patients with optic nerve diseases].
The swinging flashlight test is an objective method to diagnose a lesion of the anterior visual pathways. However, errors and faults may easily alter the test's results. Hence, the value of the swinging flashlight test depends highly on the examiner's skills. Therefore an automated and objective procedure was developed which is independent from the examiner. ⋯ The automated swinging flashlight test can be recommended to exclude influences by the examiner or if the exact amount of the relative afferent pupillary defect is desired, e.g. when monitoring therapeutic effects in optic nerve diseases. Furthermore, an automated swinging flashlight test could serve as a screening test.
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Klin Monbl Augenheilkd · Jan 2001
Comparative Study[Experiences with cycloplegic drops in German-speaking centers of pediatric ophthalmology and stabology--results of a 1999 survey].
Because of its advantages, topical cyclopentolate is often preferred over the gold standard, atropine. The purpose of the study was to obtain an overview over current cycloplegia protocols and to estimate the likelihood of severe complications due to the use of cycloplegics. ⋯ During 30 years of a cycloplegia career with an average of 34 cycloplegias/week, one may expect 2-10 severe complications. In current practice, the patient risk of severe complications is very small. Health care professionals and parents should be informed about the frequent occurrence of light side effects in order to reach a good compliance with cycloplegia.