Necrotising retinopathies simulating acute retinal necrosis syndrome.

Aim: To determine an aetiological diagnosis in patients presenting with necrotising retinopathies that simulate acute retinal necrosis (ARN).

Methods: Retrospective non-comparative case series. The charts of 16 patients presenting with a clinical impression of ARN at Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France, between 1994 and 1999, who required initial antiviral therapy were reviewed.

[Ocular metastasis of cutaneous melanoma].

We report a case of vitreal metastases from cutaneous melanoma. We describe the clinical findings and the histological aspects of the lesions, which allows us to discuss the diagnosis of masquerade syndrome and highlight the diagnostic importance of vitreous biopsy.

Caterpillar setae-induced acute anterior uveitis: a case report.

Purpose: To report uveitis secondary to ocular penetration of caterpillar hairs (setae).

Methods: Case report. A documented attack of acute anterior uveitis was caused by initially overlooked penetration of caterpillar setae.

Cognitive decline is associated with systemic oxidative stress: the EVA study. Etude du Vieillissement Artériel.

Objective: To determine whether systemic oxidative stress status is associated with cognitive decline.

Design: A longitudinal population-based study.

Setting: A cohort study of older subjects in Nantes, France.