Retina
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Topical anesthesia in posterior vitrectomy.
To evaluate the efficacy of topical anesthesia as an alternative to peribulbar or retrobulbar anesthesia in posterior vitrectomy procedures. ⋯ This technique avoids the risk of globe perforation, retrobulbar hemorrhage, and prolonged postoperative akinesia of the eye. With appropriate case selection, topical anesthesia is a safe and effective alternative to peribulbar or retrobulbar anesthesia in three-port pars plana vitrectomy procedures.
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Nocardia infection of the eye is uncommon. A case of choroidal abscess due to Nocardia farcinica infection is presented, and the literature is reviewed. ⋯ Nocardiosis is a multisystem disease that has high mortality and ocular morbidity rates. The eyes of immunocompromised patients should be examined frequently as early detection and administration of the proper antibiotics may reduce the risk of this life-threatening infection.