[Pituitary adenoma--clinical case].

This is a case report of pituitary adenoma diagnosed by a deep ophthalmological examination. We identified a serious neurosurgical and endocrinological condition, potentially lethal, starting from an ocular symptom. The patient did not pay attention to the hormonal changes as they were developing slowly.

[Ocular surface in glaucoma patients with topical treatment].

Purpose: Our study is trying to establish the prevalence of Dry Eye Syndrome in glaucoma patients treated with topical medication.

Material And Method: We investigated 40 patients (21 females and 19 males), age over 50, treated with topical antiglaucoma medication for at least one year. The control group was consisted of 40 healthy adults, 20 female and 20 males, age over 50, who didn't took any ocular treatment in the last three months.

[Normal corneal wound healing].

Corneal wound healing is divided into several phases that, in reality are part of a continuous process, involving the corneal epithelium and stroma, corneal nerves, inflammatory cells, lacrimal glands. The layers of the cornea interact through autocrine and paracrine modulation, mediated by cytokines, growth factors, proteolytic enzymes. Corneal healing is affected by many factors, including: wound size and depth, causative agent, age, medication, preexisting diseases.

[Cornea in diabetus mellitus].

Diabetus mellitus is associated with numerous ocular complications. Diabetic keratopathy occurs in response to a neuropathy of the ophthalmic division of the trigeminal nerve, but also as a result of epithelial subclinical abnormalities, limbal vasculopathy and decrease in tear production. It comprises several symptomatic corneal conditions inducing superficial punctate keratopathy and persistent corneal epithelial erosions; the latter can progress to corneal ulceration and is often resistant to routine clinical management.

[Posterior vitrectomy--ground principles].

In this paper, we present the principles of posterior vitrectomy and describe the devices used for this type of surgery.

[A giant thoracoabdominal tumor--hereditary multiple exostoses].

Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), also known as osteochondromatosis, is an inherited, autosomal dominant disorder in which multiple osteochondromas develop throughout the skeleton. We present the case of a 17 years old boy diagnosticated with HME with multiple prior orthopedic interventions for upper and lower limbs deformant osteochondromas. He was admitted in our service for a giant osteochondroma localized at the left thoraco-abdominal border arising from C11, C12 ribs, involving the thoracic postero-bazal wall, the abdominal posterior wall and practically the entire left retroperitoneal space.

[Compliance and ignorance in glaucoma in Romanian patients].

The compliance to treatment of glaucoma patient has a big importance on the long term vision preservation, as well as on the quality of life of our patients. Unknowing and misunderstanding of disease real implications and the importance of the treatment are present in out every day practice in our patients. We want to identify and analyze these aspects in a glaucoma group of Romanian patients, knowing the implications of socio-economic aspects.

[Glomus tumor with diplopia].

This paper highlights the case of a 46-year-old female patient who seeks ophthalmic medical advice for her complaint about double vision on right gaze. Patient's medical history reveals several symptoms like headaches, progressive hearing loss on right side and dysphonia for which all investigations proved irrelevant. Thourough clinical examination, lab exams and imaging techniques revealed the cause for this symptoms i.

[Complications of posterior capsule tear].

Posterior capsule tears occur in every cataract surgeon's practice. If the tear is properly managed, however the surgeon will likely be able to complete the procedure and place a posterior chamber intra-ocular lens (PCIOL). Proper complication management, including a posterior capsule tear, depends first on the surgeon's ability to maintain composure and operating room decorum.

[Current trends in keratoplasty].

The article presents current keratoplasty options available worldwide, indications and limits for each type of surgical procedure, as well as postoperative treatment, including immunomodulation therapies, some of whom are still in an experimental stage, available for use in selected clinics.

[Amaurosis fugax].

Amaurosis fugax is the subjective phenomenon caused by a transient and temporary ceasing of the retinal blood flow. Wray classified amaurosis fugax in four types, according to the mechanisms involved: embolic, hypoperfusion, angiospasm and idiopathic. Amaurosis fugax is an important symptom because it can announce the definite visual loss, an cerebral infaction or even death caused by vascular causes.

[Antiglaucoma drops--with or without preservatives].

The article show the main adverse reactions of the preservatives used in glaucoma eye drops, the possibilities to avoid this complications, the advantages and disadvantages of preserved and unpreserved eye drops.

[Ocular hypertension--follow up or treatment?].

Ocular hypertension is an increase in the pressure in the eyes that is above the range considered normal with no detectable changes in vision or damage to the structure of your eyes. The term is used to distinguish people with elevated pressure from those with glaucoma, but not all people with ocular hypertension will develop this disease. However, there is an increased risk of glaucoma among those with ocular hypertension, so regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential to the overall eye health.

[Cervico-mediastinal lymphangioma].

The authors are describing three cases of lymphangioma, one at a seven years old child with cervico-mediastinal localization; another at a 39 years old person, situated only in mediastinum, the third is a cervical lymphangioma at a 55 years old subject. The respiratory symptoms are present in the two cases with mediastinal involvement. The patient with cervical localization had no symptoms.

[Pleurotomy--an operation by the general surgeon].

The authors present the newest data of a minimal thoracic technique: the pleurotomy. In our times this technique requires the modem chest tubes, the complete pleurotomy sets for different emergent situations. The authors presents the indications, the possible complications, their own technique of pleurotomy and the actual management of pleural drainage.

[The assessment of optic disk in family member--useful in glaucoma diagnosis?].

Purpose: To clarify the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma in an atypic case.

Method: Assessment of intraocular pressure, the aspect of optic nerve head and automated perimetry show interpretable values. We assess the head of optic disc and the visual field in both mother and daughter of the patient.

[Ocular complications in eruptive diseases of childhood].

Childhood infectious diseases are not usually serious. The symptoms (fever, conjunctivitis, itching) diminish with the administration of antipyretic drugs. Cutaneous lesions leave no scarring.

[Visually evoked potential].

The visual evoked potential (VEP) is a recording of electrical activity of the visual cortex created by stimulation of the retina. The main indications are monitoring of visual function in babies and the investigation of optic neuropathy, particularly when associated with demyelination. It can also be used to monitor macular pathway function.

[Ocular surface disfunction in glaucoma].

Purpose: To determine the effects of travoprost 0.004% and latanoprost 0.005% treatment on ocular surface in primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) patients.

[TGF-beta2 involvements in open angle glaucoma].

Purpose: To emphasize the correlation between TGF beta2 and primary open angle glaucoma (POAG).

Methods: Observational clinical study on two groups of patients: group I--17 patients with POAG who need surgical approach and group II--16 patients without glaucoma. The groups were homogeneous regarding age and sex.

[Overdiagnosis in glaucoma--a real problem?].

Purpose: To reassess the diagnosis in a group of patients with diagnosis and treatment for open-angle glaucoma.

Method: Group of 100 patients with diagnosis and treatment for open-angle glaucoma, sent in our clinic for automated perimetry. We assess: intraocular pressure, automated perimetry, the head of optic disc; sometimes we stopped the treatment and reassess the intraocular pressure; sometimes pahimetry.

[Age related macular degeneration and C-reactive protein].

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a systemic inflammatory marker associated with the cardiovascular risk profile. Some of the cardiovascular risk factors are linked with the development of age related macular degeneration (AMD), but the correlation between CRP and AMD is not yet well documented. Our current study is trying to emphasize the correlation between plasma CRP levels and the risk for AMD.

[Association between macular corneal dystrophy and high myopia in two sisters].

PURPOSE OF THE PAPER: To report a rare association between Groenow type II macular corneal dystrophy and degree myopia, as encountered in two non-twin sisters. We conducted a clinical surveillance of the morbid ophthalmological manifestations presented by two non-twin sisters. These manifestations occurred in an almost identical manner over time.