Archivos de la Sociedad Española de Oftalmología
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Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol · Feb 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study[Comparison between topical anaesthesia with cocaine versus lidocaine plus adrenaline for outpatient laser dacryocystorhinostomy].
To evaluate the effectiveness of topical anaesthesia with cocaine versus lidocaine plus adrenaline for outpatient transcanalicular and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (TCLDCR) with diode laser under sedation. ⋯ The combination of topical lidocaine and adrenaline is more effective for outpatient transcanalicular and endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy than topical cocaine. Patient comfort was adequate in both groups, but high blood pressure and blood loss more common after cocaine.
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A case of Alice in Wonderland syndrome is described as the only sign of Epstein-Barr virus infection. ⋯ Epstein-Barr virus infection may include visual symptoms as the first or only signs of disease. All patients presenting with a clinical picture consistent with the Alice in Wonderland syndrome should undergo serological testing for Epstein-Barr virus infection.
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Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol · Feb 2014
Biography Historical Article[Eye pathology in the paintings by Leonardo da Vinci (I). The Mona Lisa].