[Computer-assisted phacoemulsification for hard cataracts].

Purpose: to evaluate the efficiency of new torsional phacoemulsification software (Ozil IP system) in hard nucleus cataract extraction.

Methods: 45 eyes with hard senile cataract (degree III and IV) underwent phacoemulsification performed by the same surgeon, using the same technique (stop and chop). Infiniti (Alcon) platform was used, with Ozil IP software and Kelman phaco tip miniflared, 45 degrees.

[Pituitary adenoma--clinical case].

This is a case report of pituitary adenoma diagnosed by a deep ophthalmological examination. We identified a serious neurosurgical and endocrinological condition, potentially lethal, starting from an ocular symptom. The patient did not pay attention to the hormonal changes as they were developing slowly.