Outcome of retinopathy of prematurity patients following adoption of revised indications for treatment.

Background: The Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity study (ETROP), published in 2003, established new guidelines for treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and demonstrated improved outcomes compared to previous guidelines. We examined outcomes before and after implementing the ETROP recommendations.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed using records of infants who had laser ablations for ROP performed from January, 2000 through December, 2005.

Adult onset buphthalmos in a patient with marfan syndrome.

Purpose: To report a Marfan patient with an adult onset of buphthalmos.

Design: Observational case report.

Methods: Review of clinical, photographic, and ultrasound data of a 20-year-old Marfan patient who underwent an intraocular lens implantation complicated by late retinal detachment, chronic hyphema, and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).