Arteriovenous malformation in temporal lobe presenting as contralateral ocular symptoms mimicking carotid-cavernous fistula.

Aim. To report a rare case of arteriovenous malformation in temporal lobe presenting as contralateral orbital symptoms mimicking carotid-cavernous fistula. Method.

Refractory Scedosporium apiospermum Keratitis Successfully Treated with Combination of Amphotericin B and Voriconazole.

Aim. To report a case of refractory fungal keratitis caused by Scedosporium apiospermum. Methods.

A 5-year retrospective review of fungal keratitis at hospital universiti sains malaysia.

Background. Corneal blindness from healed infected keratitis is one of the most preventable causes of monocular blindness in developing countries, including Malaysia. Our objectives were to identify the causative fungi, predisposing risk factors, the proportion of correct clinical diagnosis, and visual outcome of patients treated in our hospital.

Pasteurella canis Isolation following Penetrating Eye Injury: A Case Report.

A 3-year-old boy presented with history of trauma to the left eye after he accidentally injured his eye with a broom stick made up from coconut skewers. There was history of cats as their pets but not dogs. Ocular examination revealed left superonasal conjunctival laceration and scleral perforation with prolapsed vitreous.

Excellent outcome of primary Neisseria meningitidis keratoconjunctivitis.

Infectious conjunctivitis is a very common presentation to medical professional and ophthalmologist all over the world. Although its typically self-limiting and treatable in almost all of the cases, but we need to be aware of the rare and potentially life threatening if the cause is not promptly identified and treated accordingly. In our case report, we highlighted the rare case of Neisseria meningitidis as a primary cause of keratoconjunctivitis.

Cryptococcus meningitis in an immunocompetent teenage boy presented early with diplopia.

Aim: To report a case of cryptococcus meningitis in an immunocompetent teenager that presented early with diplopia and bilateral poor vision.

Methods: A case report

Results: A 17-year-old boy presented with blurring of vision in both eyes and diplopia for 3 weeks. It was associated with severe throbbing headaches, nausea and vomiting.