Geleophysic dysplasia associated with bilateral angle closure glaucoma.

In this case report, we present occurrence of bilateral angle closure glaucoma in a 9-year-old girl with geleophysic dysplasia. Bilateral YAG laser iridotomy was applied, but intraocular pressure (IOP) remained at high levels, necessitating bilateral trabeculectomy with mitomycin C. On her follow-up examinations for 3 years, IOP remained in the mid-20s with no need for further intervention or antiglaucoma medication.

Topical cyclosporine A administration after pterygium surgery.

Purpose: To evaluate the success rate of topical cyclosporine A (tCsA) (Restasis, Allergan) in preventing the recurrence of pterygium excision and conjunctival flap rotation technique in patients applying to our clinic and diagnosed with pterygium.

Methods: A total of 56 eyes with primary pterygium in 56 patients were examined and operated with pterygium excision and conjunctival flap rotation technique between October 2008 and September 2009. A total of 26 eyes of these 56 patients were treated with tCsA (Restasis, Allergan) for 6 months during the postoperative period and assigned as the treatment group.

Decompression retinopathy and possible risk factors.

Purpose: To discuss the underlying mechanisms in decompression retinopathy.

Methods: Report of two cases.

Results: Retinal hemorrhages secondary to decompression retinopathy occurred following combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy with mitomycine-C (MMC) in one eye of a case of congenital glaucoma and pars plana vitrectomy-lensectomy in a case of vitreous condensation secondary to pars planitis.

Retrieval of a mispositioned Ex-PRESS glaucoma device.

The purpose of this article was to report the misposition and subsequent retrieval of an Ex-PRESS (Optonol Ltd., Neve Ilan, Israel) glaucoma drainage device implanted in an eye with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma. The formation of excessive fibrosis at the site of the implant, which was partly dislocated into the anterior chamber, was observed.

Effectiveness of laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy without mitomycin-C for the treatment of high myopia.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness and therapeutic range of laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) without mitomycin-C (MMC) to treat high myopia.

Setting: Isik Eye Clinic, Ankara, Turkey.

Methods: This study comprised 31 highly myopic eyes (19 patients) that had LASEK.

Trapezoid-quadrilateral technique of frontalis suspension with synthetic material.

Objective: To describe a new method of frontalis suspension (FS) to prevent recurrences, undercorrection, and cosmetic problems, and to share our experiences in treatment of congenital ptosis using the trapezoid quadrilateral technique (TQT) and synthetic materials.

Methods: Twenty-four eyes of 18 patients, admitted to Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital 3rd Eye Clinic, Ankara, Turkey, between January 2002 to December 2004, were operated with a new method. All the patients had congenital ptosis, and they were 2-27 years old.

Effectiveness of laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy to treat residual refractive errors after laser in situ keratomileusis.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of laser-assisted subepithelial keratectomy (LASEK) to treat residual refractive errors after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK).

Settings: Isik Eye Clinic, Ankara, Turkey.

Methods: This retrospective study included 24 eyes of 15 patients who had retreatment by LASEK for residual refractive errors after myopic LASIK.

Plasma homocysteine levels and vitamin B status in patients with Pseudoexfoliation syndrome.

Objective: To determine and compare the plasma levels of homocysteine and vitamin B (B6, B12 and folate) in patients with Pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEXS), pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEXG), retinal vein occlusion with pseudoexfoliation (PEX+RVO) and in normal individuals.

Methods: The current study was conducted in the Third Eye Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, between August 2004 and February 2005. Twenty cases with PEXS (Group 1), 20 cases with PEXG (Group 2), 16 cases with PEX+RVO (central or branch retinal vein occlusion) (Group 3) and 20 normal individuals (control group) were included in the study.

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Endophthalmitis after cataract extraction.

Purpose: To report the clinical course, treatment response, and prognosis of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis following cataract extraction.

Methods: The clinical records of six cases of S. maltophilia endophthalmitis after cataract extraction were retrospectively reviewed.

Causes of uveitis in a referral hospital in Ankara, Turkey.

Purpose: To evaluate the etiology of uveitis and its associated systemic findings in a referral hospital in Ankara, Turkey.

Materials And Methods: Clinical records of patients in our uveitis department were reviewed retrospectively and 419 eyes of 300 consecutive patients were included in the study. Cases of uveitis due to postoperative endophthalmitis, perforating injuries, and foreign bodies were excluded from the study.