Annals of ophthalmology
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Annals of ophthalmology · Jan 1991
Case ReportsSpontaneous dural carotid-cavernous fistula with central retinal vein occlusion and iris neovascularization.
Spontaneous dural carotid-cavernous fistulas are dural vascular malformations that usually run a benign course. We present a case of a spontaneously occurring dural carotid-cavernous fistula complicated by central retinal vein occlusion and iris neovascularization that led to progressive visual failure.
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Annals of ophthalmology · Sep 1990
Case ReportsSudden blindness after thermocoagulation of the trigeminal ganglion.
Sudden blindness during percutaneous thermocoagulation of the gasserian ganglion occurred in a 72-year-old woman with trigeminal neuralgia. Considered a safe procedure, we highlight the possibility of this serious complication which was probably due to direct damage of the optic nerve.
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Annals of ophthalmology · May 1989
Case ReportsAdvanced xerophthalmia as a presenting sign in cystic fibrosis.
Xerophthalmia is a common complication of vitamin A deficiency in communities where malnutrition is found. We report on a 16-month-old infant with severe photophobia and failure to thrive. ⋯ With parenteral vitamin A supplementation, she had complete resolution of her ocular signs and symptoms. This case illustrates the value of a complete ophthalmic examination in the diagnosis of fat malabsorption syndromes.
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Annals of ophthalmology · Feb 1989
Case ReportsPediatric herpes simplex masquerading as varicella-zoster.
A three-year-old girl developed a generalized cutaneous Herpes simplex infection and a dendritic corneal ulcer. The clinical appearance of the lesions led to the diagnosis of varicella by a pediatrician and of Herpes zoster corneal ulcer by an ophthalmologist, who prescribed topical adrenocorticosteroids. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay and cultures were positive for the Herpes simplex virus. Topical antiviral treatment was applied, and the lesions healed without significant sequelae.
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Annals of ophthalmology · Dec 1988
Case ReportsAsystole due to the oculocardiac reflex during strabismus surgery: a report of two cases.
The oculocardiac reflex is a well-known entity which may result in vagal depression of the heart when pressure is placed on the eyeball or when traction is applied to the extraocular muscles. Bradycardia is, by far, the most common cardiac response to these stimuli. We report two cases of ten-second episodes of asystole during traction on the medial rectus muscle as a reminder to ophthalmologists and anesthesiologists alike that this complication can and does occur during strabismus surgery.