International ophthalmology
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To determine the incidence and characteristics of intrachoroidal cavitation (ICC) in the eyes with high myopia. ⋯ ICC is seen in 55.8% of highly myopic eyes with the presence of focal CRA or myopic conus and/or presence of intrascleral vessels near the cavitation. These findings suggest that patchy atrophy affects the scleral contour within posterior staphyloma beyond the funduscopically identified patchy atrophy by ICC. The presence of intrascleral vessels could also contribute to the ICC development. Eyes with patchy CRA or myopic conus needs to be checked on further follow-up visits for the development of macular or peripapillary ICC.
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The global survey of eye banking and corneal transplantation reveals differences in eye banking trajectories in various countries. There is a need to encourage and lay down foundations of successful eye banking practices in many nations across the world map. The study evaluates demographics, trends in donor cornea retrieval, utilization and eye banking practices in over 30 years at a single eye bank in India. ⋯ The study reveals a dynamic development of the eye bank over the last 30 years and emphasizes the importance of an active quality management in coping with the challenges of modern eye banking. The increasing trend of cornea collection and transplantation is a reflection of the needs and efforts towards treating and eliminating corneal blindness.