[Ocular phototoxicity and altitude among mountain guides].

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate ocular phototoxicity in mountaineer guides who experience overexposure to ultraviolet related to the altitude at which they work, as well as light reflection on snow.

Materials And Methods: Ninety-six guides and 90 controls living in plains, over 50 years old, underwent complete examinations. They responded to a questionnaire assessing altitude exposure and protective eyewear.

[Comparison between Lenstar LS 900 non-contact biometry and OcuScan RXP contact biometry for task delegation].

Introduction: Non-contact biometers have many advantages including the delegation of tasks to orthoptists. This study analyses the reliability of measurements comparing contact and non-contacts techniques.

Patients And Methods: Comparative measurements were taken on 86 eyes of 45 patients (mean age: 74 years; 44.

[Sleep-related breathing disorders and normal or high-tension glaucoma: 35 patients with polysomnographic records].

Purpose: To look for early stage glaucoma symptoms in patients referred for sleep-related breathing disorders or sleep apnea syndrome.

Patients And Method: Thirty-five patients between October 2001 and April 2002 consecutively admitted for polysomnographic evaluation were investigated. Each patient had complete ophthalmologic examination before the nocturnal record.