Unusual presentation of presumed posterior polymorphous dystrophy associated with iris heterochromia, band keratopathy, and keratoconus.

Purpose: To report an unusual presentation of posterior polymorphous corneal dystrophy (PPCD) associated with band keratopathy, iridocorneal adhesions, heterochromia, keratoconus, and confocal microscopic findings suggestive of iridocorneal endothelial syndrome.

Methods: Confocal microscopy, corneal topography, electroretinography, and genetic analysis were performed in the proband and his siblings.

Results: A 23-year-old man presented with decreased vision in both eyes over 9 months.

Change in astigmatism after temporal clear corneal cataract extraction in the pediatric population.

Purpose: To evaluate the early postoperative change in astigmatism in pediatric patients having cataract extraction with intraocular lens implantation using sutured temporal clear corneal incision.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed on all pediatric patients who underwent clear corneal cataract surgery with intraocular lens implantation between 12/01/2005 and 11/30/2006.

Results: A total of 31 eyes of 22 patients who underwent temporal clear corneal cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation were included.

Family members' preferences for nutrition interventions to improve nursing home residents' oral food and fluid intake.

Objectives: To measure family members' preferences for nutrition interventions to improve the oral food and fluid intake of their relatives in a nursing home.

Design: Cross-sectional descriptive.

Setting: Three skilled nursing facilities in Southern California.