[Use of Plusoptix as a screening method for refractive ambliopia].

Purpose: Highlighting the differences in the objective refraction using the Plusoptix AO9 comparing them with the refraction performed with TOPCON KR-8900 autorefractor.

Methods: Prospective study for 3 months held in the Ophthalmology Clinic in Iasi, Hospital Sf. Spiridon on a total of 39 children (21 girls and 18 boys) with mean age of 10.

[Management of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome].

Purpose: To evaluate the incidence of IFIS in male patients whith alfa 1-AB treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who underwent cataract surgery and also the pre and intraoperatory management and IFIS profilaxy.

Setting: Iasi "Sf Spiridon" Emergency Hospital and "Oftaprof" private practice

Methods: Observational retrospective study that took place over a period of 2 years (july 2009-july 2011) and reviewed 2484 eyes that underwent cataract surgery. A number of 1199 eyes were from 1049 male patients.

[Quality of sleep in students].

Sleep quality is an important factor involved in students' learning process. Using different methods, actual studies suggest that complaints about sleep problems are common in young medical students. The aim of this study was to evaluate if is any relation between factors like medium and lifestyle among students of the University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Grigore T Popa" from Iaşi.

[Perimetric changes in advanced glaucoma].

Aim: The evaluation of various perimetric aspects in advanced glaucoma stages correlated to morpho-functional changes. MATHERIAL AND METHOD: Retrospective clinical trial over a 10 months time period that included patients with advanced glaucoma stages, for which there have been recorded several computerised visual field tests (central 24-2 strategy, 10-2 strategy with either III or V--Goldman stimulus spot size) along with other morpho-funtional ocular paramaters: VA, lOP optic disk analysis.

Results: We included in our study 56 eyes from 45 patients.

[Non-pentrating deep sclerectomy--between safety and efficacy].

Purpose: To find the indications that would benefit the most from non penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) major advantages.

Method: Retrospective study that included 40 eyes with open angle glaucoma (primary or pseudoexfoliative) which were subject to NPDS as ambulatory surgery without an implant, but with intraoperative application of mitomycin C. We have determined the LOP C/D ratio, visual acuity and the number of antiglaucoma drugs preoperatively and at 3 months postoperatively.

[Modern assessment of perimetric progression in glaucoma].

Objective: Analysis of perimetric deficit progression and accurate evaluation of certain factors that are associated with perimetric progression in glaucomatous patients.

Material And Methods: Cohort clinical trial that included a number of 80 eyes in 46 patients having a clear diagnosis of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension medically and/or surgically treated in which there have been followed both the dynamics in perimetric deficits and morpho functional parameters related closely and characteristically to the glaucomatous disease. Progression analysis was made using two different methods: manual, testing each spot's sensitivity at a time (EGS criterias were utilized) and automatic (through GPATM--Glaucoma Progression Analysis software).

[Variability of optical coherence tomography in assessment of optic disc and retinal nervous fibre layer].

Purpose: To study the short-term variability of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and optic disc measurements using Stratus OCT.

Method: Transversal comparative study with repeated measurements. For each eye, the Fast Optic Disc and Fast RNFL protocols were repeated twice in the same session.

[Management of pseudoexfoliative glaucoma in a tertiary center in Romania].

Purpose: To analyze the course of the disease and the management of patients with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma in our clinic, a tertiary center for glaucoma.

Method: Retrospective chart review of patients admitted in the last 8 years (2000-2007).

Results: We have collected data concerning 330 eyes (238 patients).

[Concordance of nictemeral IOP variations between fellow eyes in glaucoma and non glaucoma patients].

Purpose: To study the concordance of nictemeral IOP variations between fellow eyes in patients with treated and untreated OHT/POAG versus non-glaucoma patients. Also, we evaluate the symmetry or asymmetry level of mean, peak and IOP fluctuations between fellow eyes in glaucoma patients compared with normal controls.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

[Retinitis pigmentosa--clinical and genetic aspects with low vision].

Purpose: Clinical and genetic study of a case of retinitis pigmentosa following the vision and the quality of life in this disease.

Method: This paper presents a female periodically reevaluated in our clinic from the first diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa which was established ten years ago, with many relatives with the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, has also high hyperopia and optic disc drusen. A particular aspect--she is student at English Faculty and she want to become professor in a school for children with low vision.

[Daily and nightly fluctuation of intraocular pressure and blood pressure in glaucoma and non-glaucoma patients].

Purpose: To determine and compare 24-hour fluctuations of intraocular pressure (IOP) and systemic blood pressure (BP) in patients with ocular hypertension (OHT) and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) versus non-glaucoma patients.

Methods: Applanation IOP and BP were measured every 2 hours by one observer for 24 hours in 102 patients. The patients were classified: group 1 - 21 patients with OHT and POAG without treatment, group 2 - 40 patients with OHT and POAG with a satisfactory diurnal therapeutic control of IOP (daytime IOP ? 21 mmHg), group 3 - 13 patients with POAG with unsatisfactory control of IOP under maximal tolerated medication (daytime IOP > 21 mmHg), and group 0-28 non-glaucoma patients (control group).

[Correlation between structural and functional analysis in glaucoma suspects].

Purpose: To establish correlations between structural and functional parameters in glaucoma suspects.

Method: In 43 patients (83 eyes) of glaucoma patients we have performed standard automated perimetry, scanning laser polarimetry (GDx-VCC) of the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and optical coherence tomography (Stratus OCT) of the RNFL and optic disc.

Results: Diagnostic concordance (achieved if one eye is deemed normal--respectively abnormal--by both tests) was 60.

[Central thickness of the cornea in ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma].

Purposes: To assess the necessity for corneal pachimetry in the primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and ocular hypertension (OHT) diagnosis and follow-up. To establish a correlation between central corneal thickness (CCT) and glaucoma progression.

Method: Retrospective study that included 199 eyes (108 patients) with POAG, normal tension glaucoma, OHT or glaucoma suspects.

[Effect of cataract surgery for visual field in glaucoma patients].

Purpose: To study the influence of cataract surgery on the quantitative and qualitative parameters of visual field in patients previously operated for glaucoma.

Method: Retrospective study that included 42 eyes with primary open angle glaucoma that had been previously subjected to trabeculectomy. The glaucoma was therapeutically controlled in all patients.

[Persistent diabetic macular edema--surgical versus laser therapy].

Purpose: To compare the benefit of pars plana vitrectomy versus conventional laser therapy in eyes with persistent diabetic macular edema.

Methods: In this interventional, comparative study we prospectively evaluate 22 eyes from 11 patients with bilateral, persistent diabetic macular edema. In one eye (study eye), at random, pars plana vitrectomy with internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling was performed and in fellow eye (control eye) laser photocoagulation was continued.

[A comparative analysis of standard automated perimetry and short wavelength automated perimetry in early diagnosis of glaucoma].

Purpose: To assess the concordance between standard automated perimetry (SAP) and short wavelength automated perimetry (SWAP). To analyze comparatively the early detection and the extent of visual field defects in glaucoma suspects and in early glaucoma.

Method: A prospective, randomized study that included 55 patients (107 eyes), glaucoma suspects or with early glaucoma who were randomly subject to both SAP and SWAP; the examinations were repeated at 3 and 6 months in order to establish that the visual field defects were real.

[Specifics of strabismus surgery in adults].

Purpose: To demonstrate that surgical approach in adult's strabismus offers not only cosmetic improvement, but also functional psychosocial benefits.

Material And Methods: 19 eyes from 17 patients operated in Eye Clinic, Iasi, between January 2002 and June 2004, with a follow up of 12 months, were enrolled in a retrospective study. Data regarding the history of the disease (onset, cause of deviation, previous treatments), ophthalmological examination (visual acuity, binocularity, deviation), type and the results of surgical interventions were evaluated.

[Efficiency of air tamponade in prevention of early recurrence of vitreal hemorrhage in diabetic patients with vitrectomy].

Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of air endo-tamponade in preventing early recurrence of vitreous hemorrhage in diabetic vitrectomy.

Materials And Methods: Prospective, consecutive, interventional, non-randomized study including 40 eyes (from 40 patients) with persistent or recurrent vitreous hemorrhage related to proliferative diabetic retinopathy. At the end of vitrectomy 20 cases (study group) were assigned to complete fluid--air exchange while the other 20 cases (control group) were left with BSS Plus.

[Medical treatment in diabetic retinopathy].

Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of blindness worldwide with an expected increasing incidence. Tight blood sugar and blood pressure control have proven essential in preventing both appearance and evolution of retinopathy. Surgical treatments as laser therapy and vitrectomy have also been proved highly effective in preventing major visual loss in advanced stages of retinopathy.

[Diabetic eye in children].

Diabetes mellitus is a new morbidity in children and adolescents. For pediatric patients, it announces the earlier onset of cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy, with the risk of impaired quality of life and premature death. The emergence of diabetes mellitus in young people is believed to be associated with changes in the level of physical activity and nutrition that are ubiquitous in modern society.

[Unilateral amblypia with central fixation--occlusion treatment].

Amblyopia refers to a decrease of vision, either unilaterally or bilaterally, for which no cause can be found by physical examination of visual pathway. Early detection and treatment is the the better way for this disease. There are many types of amblyopia treatment.

[Treatment modalities in Duane syndrome].

Stilling-Türk-Duane syndrome is a restrictive syndrome caused by an abnormal innervation of the lateral rectus muscle, which is the result of nerve VI agenesia. One of the most important feature is represented by "co-contraction phenomenon" which means the simultaneous contraction of lateral and medial muscles in adduction. The treatment is individualised and most patients may benefit of surgical procedures.

[Pediatric ocular trauma. Retrospective study 1997-1999].

The aim of this study is to identify the major mechanisms and the aetiology of ocular trauma in children population. It is a retrospective study of 138 children treated for ocular injuries in Clinica I Ophthalmology, between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 1999. The mean age of study was 9.

[Visual screening to discover ophthalmologic disorders in children].

Purpose: [corrected] To report the frequency of common childhood ocular disorders in a pediatric population. To address the issue of access to care for vision screening programs.

Methods: Prospective vision screening for a period of 2 years (February 2001-February 2003) which enroll 254 children from 3 villages (Cepleniţa, Vlădeni, Aroneanu) sponsored by World Vision Romania.

[Complications after catheterization of nasolacrimal duct].

The Aim Of This Study: Is to identify two severe complications after catheterism of nasolacrimal duct. A boy, 9 months old, was treated in Clinica I Oftalmologie laşi for presptal cellulitis after catheterism of nasolacrimal duct which was performed in other Eye clinic, without general anesthesia. Also, this child presented the rupture of punctal and inferior canalicular duct.