Capsule contraction syndrome with haptic deformation and flexion.

We report a case series of capsule contraction syndrome in 5 eyes of 4 patients and describe a previously unreported complication: full flexion of the haptics onto the anterior surface of the optic. Haptics have been reported to slide anterior to the optic while remaining in their original coronal plane. As surgeons move to the use of preloaded injectable IOLs, it is important to scrutinize haptic-optic junction design and IOL material in the light of this complication.

Diabetic retinopathy: more patients, less laser: a longitudinal population-based study in Tayside, Scotland.

Objective: We aim to correlate the incidence of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy requiring laser treatment with the control of risk factors in the diabetic population of Tayside, Scotland, for the years 2001-2006.

Research Design And Methods: Retinal laser treatment, retinal screening, and diabetes care databases were linked for calendar years 2001-2006. Primary end points were the numbers of patients undergoing first or any laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy.

Effect of volume used in sub-Tenon's anaesthesia on efficacy and intraocular pressure: a randomized clinical trial of 3 mL versus 5 mL.

Purpose: To compare the effect of volume used in sub-Tenon's anaesthesia on efficacy and intraocular pressure (IOP).

Methods: A prospective, randomised clinical trial was conducted on 52 eyes of 52 consecutive patients undergoing sub-Tenon's anaesthetic for cataract surgery. Eyes were randomly assigned to either 3 mL or 5 mL volume of anaesthetic solution (0.

Cataract surgery and consent; recall, anxiety, and attitude toward trainee surgeons preoperatively and postoperatively.

Purpose: To assess patients' recall of information, anxiety, and attitude toward trainee surgeons immediately after providing consent for cataract surgery and 1 month postoperatively.

Setting: Cataract Clinic, Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Methods: A questionnaire was administered to 51 patients immediately after their consent was obtained at the preassessment clinic and 1 month postoperatively (50 patients).

Effect of the Honan intraocular pressure reducer in sub-Tenon's anesthesia.

Purpose: To ascertain whether the Honan intraocular pressure reducer (HIPR) has an effect on the preoperative intraocular pressure (IOP), surgeon's assessment of anesthesia, and patients' analgesic experience when sub-Tenon's anesthesia is used for routine cataract surgery.

Setting: Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Method: Forty-five eyes of 45 patients having routine phacoemulsification cataract surgery were randomized to receive 10 minutes of ocular compression using the HIPR or no compression after administration of sub-Tenon's anesthesia.