Retinal detachment following endophthalmitis.

Fifty-five consecutive patients with a clinical diagnosis of bacterial endophthalmitis were reviewed. All patients were treated with systemic, periocular, topical, and intravitreal antibiotics. In addition, 33 of the patients underwent a pars plana vitrectomy.

Argon laser choroidotomy for drainage of subretinal fluid.

We used the argon laser to perforate the choroid and drain subretinal fluid during retinal detachment surgery in 24 consecutive patients. The procedure was successful in 23 of 24 patients (95.8%).

Albinotic characteristics in congenital nystagmus.

We studied 26 white patients (19 males and seven females), ranging in age from 1 to 57 years, with congenital nystagmus for the characteristics of albinism. None of the patients was known to be an albino and none had readily apparent signs of albinism. The study also included 26 controls matched by age, sex, race, and complexion.

Viewing through the asteroids.

Thirty to seventy percent of patients with asteroid hyalosis will also have diabetes. In this group of patients where view of the fundus is essential, it is often difficult or impossible by conventional ophthalmoscopy. We have noted the excellent visualization of fundus detail in asteroid hyalosis on routine fundus fluorescein angiography.