Efficacy and safety of latanoprost versus pilocarpine/timolol maleate fixed combination in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Purpose: This study aimed to compare the safety and effect on intraocular pressure (IOP) of latanoprost given every evening versus pilocarpine/timolol maleate fixed combination (PTFC) given twice daily in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) or ocular hypertension (OH).

Methods: Following a 6-week, medicine-free period, qualified patients were randomized for Period 1 to either placebo administered every morning and latanoprost every evening or to PTFC administered twice daily. After 8 weeks of treatment, IOP was measured at 08.

[Bilateral Purtscher's retinopathy associated with acute pancreatitis--case report].

The project's aim is to report a case of Purtscher's retinopathy associated with acute pancreatitis. During the treatment gradual improvement of visual acuity and retina condition have been observed. In the report, the actual views on the pathogenesis of this disease have been discussed.

[Ophthalmic signs in antiphospholipid syndrome. Patient description].

Purpose: Presentation of 35-years old women with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS).

Material And Methods: The diagnosis of APS was based on the presence of visual lowering, vascular changes and raised levels of antiphospholipid antibodies, deep venous thrombosis and recurrent fetal loss. She suffered from bilateral visual obstructions.

[Selected problems of ophthalmological certification in legal proceedings in labour court--own experience].

Purpose: Analysis of the appeals to the Appeals Labour Court and estimation of visual functions shown in court's decree.

Material And Method: 248 ophthalmic court's decree were analysed.

Results: In 72% of cases people were qualify as able to work.