Trans Am Ophthalmol Soc
August 2008
Purpose: Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in children requires that sclerotomy placement be adjusted for changing dimensions of the ciliary body during ocular development. Experience with an aged-based method for sclerotomy placement is described.
Methods: Using data from previously reported morphometric studies on ciliary body length by age, an age-based method was used for planning sclerotomy location in children between 1 month and 18 years of age.
Purpose: To review the current state of evaluation and management of various forms of endophthalmitis.
Methods: A review of the literature is included, encompassing endophthalmitis occurring after ocular surgeries, intravitreal injection, trauma, and systemic infection. Based on this review, current principles and techniques for evaluating and treating these forms of endophthalmitis are discussed.