Myrtle Seeds ( L.) as a Rich Source of the Bioactive Ellagitannins Oenothein B and Eugeniflorin D.

The increasing popularity of "Mirto" liqueur, produced from berries, has led to the planting of domesticated cultivars, expanding myrtle berry production. To promote the use of cultivated berries, the content in the nutraceutical compounds ellagitannins has been investigated both in spontaneous and cultivated fruits. Oenothein B and eugeniflorin D, characterized by H and C NMR, were isolated and quantified using ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography-diode array detector-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-DAD-MS/MS).

Correlation between the pressure-to-cornea index and both structural and functional measures of glaucoma.

Purpose: the pressure-to-cornea index (PCI) was proposed in order to integrate intraocular pressure and central cornea thickness as a single-risk factor for glaucoma. The purpose of this study was to correlate the PCI with a structural and two functional measures of glaucoma.

Setting: University Hospital in South America.

[Surgical correction of permanent exotropia outcomes in amblyopic and non-amblyopic patients].

Unlabelled: Permanent exotropia (XT) occurs in 1 to 2% of the pediatric population. Its management involves careful assessment of patient, treatment of amblyopia, refractive errors and surgery. The aim of the surgery is to straighten the eyes in the primary gaze position, giving a better cosmetic outcome.