European journal of ophthalmology
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Focal dermal hypoplasia is a systemic disease that includes well recognized ocular abnormalities. Retinal detachment has not previously been reported as a part of this syndrome. ⋯ Retinal detachments may occur as part of the focal dermal hypoplasia syndrome. Expanding knowledge of this syndrome may help ophthalmologists diagnose this rare condition.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Intraocular pressure, quality of block, and degree of pain associated with ropivacaine in peribulbar block: a comparative randomized study with bupivacaine-lidocaine mixture.
To compare the effects of ropivacaine and bupivacaine-lidocaine combination on intraocular pressure, quality of block, and degree of postoperative pain in peribulbar block. ⋯ Ropivacaine used in peribulbar block is better than bupivacaine-lidocaine mixture under the same standard conditions in terms of reducing intraocular pressure and postoperative pain in intraocular surgery.
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To describe a case of trans-orbital intra-cranial air gun injury with a discussion on air gun related morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Air gun design has changed in recent years resulting in an increased morbidity and mortality. Stricter legislation on the sale and use of these weapons needs to be implemented.
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To analyze the anatomic and functional consequences of wine-cork injury to the eye in relation to the patient's age and the type of cork and wine. ⋯ Bottle-cork eye injuries account for 10.8% of post-traumatic hospital admissions to our department. Most of them are due to sparkling white wine served at room temperature. There is no correlation between ocular injury and the eye-bottle distance or the type of cork.
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To describe corneal complications in three patients following abuse of topical anesthetics. ⋯ The initial presentation of this rare clinical entity creates difficulties in reaching a correct diagnosis. A presumed acanthamoeba keratitis is the first choice among many similar conditions. Thus abuse of topical ocular anesthetic drops should be included in the differential diagnosis of cases of chronic keratitis as it may masquerade as acanthamoeba keratitis. A current or past history of psychiatric and mental disorders or psychoactive substance abuse is important in the diagnosis. Functional and anatomical results after appropriate treatment are usually poor. Psychiatric counselling is extremely helpful and is in fact mandatory in the management of these patients.