[Screening method for angle closure and angle closure glaucoma using scanning laser polarimeter GDxVCC and photodynamic gonioscopy in a darkened room. One-year outcomes of systematic peripheral iridotomy].

Introduction: Angle closure glaucoma, a recognized major world health issue disproportionately affecting women and Asians, is not often considered in our European populations, normotensive subjects, myopic patients, or subjects with a deep anterior chamber. Early diagnosis is worthwhile, as laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is an effective one-step treatment of the causal mechanism.

Patients And Methods: We have performed a retrospective study of patients who underwent an LPI, the indication for which was based on "photodynamic" gonioscopy in a darkened room showing iridotrabecular contact in darkness.

[Quality of life after LASIK: part II. Quality of life and satisfaction of a population of patients treated with LASIK].

Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the refraction-related quality of life and patients' satisfaction in a LASIK-treated sample.

Methods: The French adaptation of the NEI-RQL-42 scale and a satisfaction questionnaire were sent to all patients consecutively treated with LASIK (all ages, all indications) in a same center between January and March 2008. The 13 scores of the NEI-RQL-42 were described.

[Quality of life after Lasik: part I. Validation of the French translation of the NEI-RQL-42 scale].

Introduction: The objective of this study was to bring some validation elements to a French adaptation of an American refraction-related quality of life scale, as applied to a population of Lasik patients.

Methods: The NEI-RQL-42 scale was developed in 2003 in the United States. It comprises 42 questions and 13 scores exploring quality of vision, functional symptoms, influence of refraction on daily activities and psychological impact.

[ISO 9001-2000 certification for refractive laser treatment].

Purpose: To obtain ISO 9001-2000 certification for laser corneal refractive treatment, never before sought in Europe.

Material And Methods: The consulting firm Veritas led the certification process with the clinic's staff manager. This ISO norm is dedicated to the implementation of a quality management system.

[Topical anesthesia for out-patient adult cataract surgery without an anesthesiologist].

To review the local anesthesia environment in France in adult out-patient cataract surgery. The author considers the presence or absence of an anesthesiologist in the operating room. The report shows that in many circumstances there is no need for an anesthesiologist if the following criteria are respected: the adult is fully informed, in rather good health, with no acute risk factors, and surgery is performed by a senior surgeon in a certified operating room.