Previous comparative studies show that triple Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) (i.e. phacoemulsification followed immediately by DMEK) has either equivalent or better visual outcomes than DMEK in pseudophakic patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The aim of this study was to share a single center's experience of prenatal neurosurgical counseling and explore pregnant women's experiences with counseling.
Material And Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data for 81 women who received prenatal counseling in a single institution (same senior pediatric neurosurgeon) over a 6-year period. Additionally, a retrospective questionnaire study was conducted with 33 women who chose to continue their pregnancy, to assess the strengths and weaknesses of counseling and analyze the reasons for their decision.
BACKGROUND Ocular bee stings have been rarely described in the literature, and their management is controversial. A case of conjunctival bee sting with retention of the stinger for 48 hours is presented with a review of the literature on the complications and management of ocular bee sting injury. CASE REPORT A 22-year-old beekeeper presented to the Emergency Department with mild symptoms from a conjunctival bee sting that he had received 48 hours previously.
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