Subretinal neovascularization in children and adolescents.

Subretinal neovascular membranes (SRNVM) in the pediatric population are rare. The clinical presentation, etiology, course, and management of SRNVM in 25 children (27 eyes) were studied retrospectively. Inflammatory or infectious conditions predominated (10 of 25).

Pasteurella multocida endophthalmitis.

We have recently seen an unusual case of endophthalmitis secondary to Pasteurella multocida infection. Unlike previously reported cases this patient had no previous history of animal bites or scratch wounds. Treatment included subconjunctival, parenteral, and intravitreal administration of ampicillin.

Management of giant retinal tears without scleral buckling.

Giant retinal tears have been repaired in six consecutive patients without the use of a scleral buckle. By using preoperative laser photocoagulation, pars plana vitrectomy with light choroidal cryopexy, pure C3F8 gas injection followed by postoperative positioning and supplemental laser, excellent anatomic and visual results have been achieved. The risk of proliferative vitreoretinopathy may be minimized using this technique.