The use of amniotic membrane for the management of fibrosis in complex strabismus surgery.

ABSTRACT Postoperative adhesion formation following complex strabismus surgery limits surgical outcomes. The benefits of amniotic membrane transplant (AMT) are widely recognized in ophthalmology. There are only published isolated case reports regarding its use in strabismus surgery.

Undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting with orbital cellulitis.

The authors describe the case of a 48 years old woman who presented with a one week history of a painful, swollen left eye with proptosis and diplopia. A computed tomography (CT) scan showed features of left orbital cellulitis, and blood tests and urinalysis confirmed the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. The infection resolved following a course of intravenous antibiotics and with glycaemic control.