[Conjunctivitis lignosa and hydrocephalus (an unusual association of 2 diseases)].

Two siblings, a brother and a sister, with ligneous conjunctivitis and hydrocephalus coursing in parallel were described. Both conditions developed during the first year of life. Surgery for hydrocephalus was carried out in both children and conjunctivitis gradually subsided.

Cyanoacrylate glue in the treatment of corneal ulcerations.

The application of tissue adhesives to treat different corneal diseases has been used extensively in recent years. Owing to the widespread application, it has been possible to establish the advantages and disadvantages of this method of treatment. Keeping in mind the disadvantages (primarily the toxicity of cyanoacrylate glue for the corneal endothelium and lens when it comes into direct contact with these structures), the application of cyanoacrylate glue was restricted to the treatment of progressive corneal ulcerations where the risk of corneal perforation was recognized.

Floppy eyelid syndrome associated with keratotorus.

A case of floppy eyelid syndrome associated with keratotorus is presented. The patient was thoroughly examined and followed up for several years. During that time he developed an acute corneal hydrops.

Corneal perforation in Mooren's ulcer--immunological and clinical follow-up.

A case of corneal perforation in a patient found to have Mooren's ulcer is presented. The patient was followed up for 1 year both before and after perforation. No evidence of accompanying systemic disease was found.

Acute pellucid marginal corneal degeneration.

Pellucid marginal corneal degeneration is a bilateral disease characterized by a narrow band of corneal thinning localized 1-2 mm from the inferior limbus. The disease is diagnosed usually between 20 and 50 years of life, and its etiology remains obscure. During the clinical course and evolution of pellucid marginal corneal degeneration, acute hydrops with corneal edema in the lower half may develop (acute pellucid marginal corneal degeneration).