Isoelectric focusing, blotting and probing methods for detection and identification of monoclonal proteins.

Isoelectric focusing (IEF) is a technique of exquisite resolution and high sensitivity. When applied to human biological fluids using conventional protein stains it is capable of detecting down to about 100 mg of protein/L. When combined with blotting and probing techniques it can get down to less than 1 mg/L.

Radial keratotomy in the soldier-aviator.

Radial keratotomy (RK) is an ophthalmological procedure that alters the shape of the cornea, making it "flatter," causing the desired shift to farsightedness. Complications can be minor and "normal" in the immediate post-operative period, or can include problems that occur in many eyes, that persist but do not decrease best corrected visual acuity, or may include events that potentially or actually threaten vision and may produce blindness. At best, only 50% of patients can expect to have 20/20 uncorrected vision 2-3 years after surgery.

Treatment of scleromalacia perforans with dura mater grafting.

We describe, to our knowledge for the first time in the English literature, the successful use of cadaveric dura mater in reinforcing the sclera in a rheumatoid arthritis patient with scleromalacia perforans.

Prevention of sports-related eye injury.

Sports-related eye injury is an important cause of vision loss. Many eye injuries can be prevented through the supervision of play, the enforcement of game rules and the use of eye protective devices. State-of-the-art eye protective devices incorporate highly impact-resistant optical material, usually polycarbonate lenses, in a sturdy frame.

Abortive cryptophthalmos: a case report and a review of cryptophthalmos.

Cryptophthalmos is a rare, probably autosomal recessive condition in which the lid folds fail to separate in the embryo resulting in a continuous sheet of skin from the forehead to the cheeks covering the eyes. Cryptophthalmos has many variants and is usually associated with multiple other congenital anomalies. This article reports on an isolated case of "abortive cryptophthalmos" with multiple systemic anomalies.