Pregabalin as a probable cause of central serous chorioretinopathy: Two case reports.

Pregabalin is commonly used for the treatment of neuropathic pain and is attributed to adverse effects of peripheral vasodilation and peripheral edema. Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) is characterized by choroidal fluid leaks from choroidal vessels under the retina, causing focal retinal detachment with macular vision loss. Herein, we report two cases admitted to our clinic with vision loss while under pregabalin treatment.

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Age-related Macular Degeneration and Refractive Error, Socio-demographic Features, and Biochemical Variables in a Turkish Population.

Objectives: To investigate the relationship between age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and refractive error and axial length, as well as the socio-demographic characteristics and biochemical variables that may affect this relationship.

Materials And Methods: A total of 196 eyes of 98 patients over 50 years of age who were diagnosed with AMD at our clinic were included in this cross-sectional study. Early and late AMD findings were categorized according to the age-related eye disease study grading scale.

Comparison of ranibizumab and subthreshold micropulse laser in treatment of macular edema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion.

Purpose:: To compare the effects of intravitreal ranibizumab injection and yellow (577 nm) subthreshold micropulse laser treatment in patients with macular edema following non-ischemic branch retinal vein occlusion.

Methods:: The medical records of 51 patients who underwent intravitreal ranibizumab (0.5 mg) injection or subthreshold micropulse laser for the treatment of macular edema due to branch retinal vein occlusion were retrospectively reviewed.

Persistent Symblepharon in an Infant Following Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis.

Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC), caused by certain species D human adenoviruses (Ads), is a highly contagious severe disease involving both the conjunctiva and cornea. The hallmark of this disease is the subepithelial infiltration of leukocytes, which results in corneal opacities that may persist for months or even years. In this case, of a 6-month-old infant, we report a symblepharon formation, a relatively rare outcome of EKC.

Differences in pain experience and cooperation between consecutive surgeries in patients undergoing phacoemulsification.

The purpose of this study is to compare pain experience and cooperation between consecutive surgeries in patients undergoing phacoemulsification in both eyes, using sub-Tenon's local anesthesia without sedation. In this study, 268 patients with bilateral senile cataracts were recruited. All operations were performed without sedation, using a clear corneal phacoemulsification technique and sub-Tenon's local anesthesia, by one of four surgeons.

Posterior Subtenon's Capsule Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection for the Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema.

Purpose: To evaluate and compare the efficacy of posterior subtenon's triamcinolone injections versus grid laser photocoagulation (GLP) combined with posterior subtenon's triamcinolone injection in eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME).

Methods: In this prospective clinical study, 42 eyes with DME that showed a decrease in visual acuity (VA) were included. The first group consisted of 22 eyes that received a posterior subtenon's injection of 40 mg of triamcinolone acetonide under topical anesthesia.

Administration of the fixed combination of latanoprost 0.005% and timolol 0.5% in glaucoma patients with an intraocular pressure over 30 mmHg.

Purpose: To evaluate the intraocular pressure (IOP) reducing effect of a fixed combination of 0.005% latanoprost and 0.5% timolol in patients with an IOP of 30 mmHg or higher.

Refraction, intraocular pressure and anterior chamber depth changes after Nd:YAG laser treatment for posterior capsular opacification in pseudophakic eyes.

Purpose: The aim was to investigate the effect of Nd:YAG capsulotomy on refraction, intraocular pressure and anterior chamber depth changes and complications of Nd:YAG laser treatment for posterior capsular opacification in pseudophakic eyes.

Methods: Our study includes 26 eyes (23 patients) with posterior capsular opacification after uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery and intraocular lens implantation. Complete ocular examinations were performed for all patients.

Rose K contact lens fitting for keratoconus.

Purpose: We evaluated the clinical outcome and fitting characteristics with Rose K contact lenses in patients with irregular astigmatism due to keratoconus.

Methods: About 19 patients with keratoconus were fitted with Rose K lens in the Cornea Department at the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital between May 2005 and April 2006. Patients were between 19 and 32 years of age.

Is dry eye syndrome a work-related disease among radiologists?

Purpose: To assess tear function in radiologists.

Materials And Methods: The study included 71 volunteers divided into 2 groups; 36 radiologists (Group 1) and 35 non-radiologist controls (Group 2). The noted ophthalmologic symptoms in both groups were burning, stinging, redness, sensation of a foreign body, photophobia, and blurred vision.