[Retinal detachment after Excimer laser (myopic LASIK or PRK). A retrospective multicentric study: 15 cases].

Introduction: Refractive surgery by LASIK or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) generaly aims at a myopic population that has a high probability of developing rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RD). The authors report a multicenter study with 15 cases of RD appearing after refractive surgery by Excimer laser and discuss the role played by the techniques used.

Material And Methods: Five centers fitted with nine Excimer laser devices took part in this study.

[Urgent penetrating keratoplasty in perforated infectious corneal ulcers].

Purpose: To evaluate anatomical and functional prognosis of urgent penetrating keratoplasty in perforated infectious corneal ulcers.

Methods: Seven eyes of seven patients had an urgent penetrating keratoplasty for perforated infectious corneal ulcers. Anatomical success was defined by eradication of infection and preservation of eye from enucleation and phthisis bulbi.

[Indications and results of vitrectomy in Terson syndrome].

Terson syndrome or vitreal hemorrhage associated with subdural hemorrhage is a rare condition. The goal of our work through a retrospective series of 3 cases (4 eyes) is to study clinical characteristics as well as adequate moment of surgery. All our patients had unilateral or bilateral visual impairement secondary to cerebral lesion.

[Prognosis of retinoblastoma. Report of 50 cases].

Purpose: The aim of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the prognosis of retinoblastoma.

Materials And Methods: In 50 children with retinoblastoma, 69 eyes were reviewed. All patients had a full ophthalmic examination, a B-scan ultrasound, a computerized tomography scan and a pediatric examination.