[Corneal ulcers associated with rheumatoid arthritis].

Keratoconjonctivitis sicca, scleritis and keratitis remain the major ocular manifestation, associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Corneal ulcers are a rare complication but can lead to perforation. Unstable epithelial barrier and immune disorders play a key role in the pathophysiology of such corneal melting.

[Report of a case of Acanthamoeba keratitis].

Clinical Report: A clinical report of a contact lenses wearer with Acanthamoeba keratitis pointed out the diagnosis problem. The medical treatment is needed previously to any surgery. Finally the patient underwent enucleation.

[A case of Exophiala dermatitidis ulceration].

The authors present one case of corneal Exophiala dermatitidis ulceration. This case is analyzed in the field of corneal mycosis infection. Classification, rate, clinical history, biomicroscopy aspects will be discussed.

[Types of corneal transplantation: experience and review].

The authors review the 12 cases of matched corneal transplantation, performed at the CHU of Liège between 1991 and 1997. They expose their results together with a summary of the different hypotheses published so far in the field of corneal graft matching.

[Use of the cryopreserved human amniotic membrane for reconstruction of the ocular surface].

The aim of this human research protocol is to determine the efficacy of using preserved human amniotic membrane for reconstruction surgery for ocular surface. Case report and literature will be presented. The characteristics of a new surgical approach using human amniotic membrane will be described.