{"title":"Amblyopia: a long-term follow-up.","authors":"J. Sparrow, J. Flynn","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-04","url":null,"abstract":"This report concerns the late results of therapy in the treatment of strabismic amblyopia. Of the patients who achieved a visual acuity of 20/40 or better (56%), 40 percent maintained this on prolonged follow-up. Those whose visual acuity deteriorated, the majority lost two lines or less in their acuity. Close follow-up and repeated patching of such patients is indicated. Eccentric fixation at the onset of amblyopia treatment is a poor prognostic sign. Two-thirds of those who were eccentric at the onset were eccentric at the final follow-up examination.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"333-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retinal involvement in tuberous sclerosis.","authors":"Y Yassur, S Melamed, I Ben-Sira","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In two infants hospitalized at the ages of three and one-half months and 11 months because of epileptic seizures, the diagnosis of tuberous sclerosis was reached upon the basis of retinal astrocytomas found in the fundus examination. It is recommended that indirect ophthalmoscopy be performed in all infants and young children referred with signs possibly related to this disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6","pages":"379-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11807180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mesoectodermal dysgenesis: familial iris anomaly.","authors":"J. Drouilhet, A. Arbisser, M. Mazow","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-11","url":null,"abstract":"A family is described with hypoplasia of the anterior iris stroma, no angle anomalies, and no glaucoma. The pedigree is suggestive of an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. This is compared to the main peripheral malformations of the anterior chamber cleavage syndrome and other disease entities with similar iris changes. The pedigree represents a point on the continuum of mesoectodermal dysgenesis or anterior chamber cleavage syndrome.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"368-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103522","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A modified Schirmer test: the fine-thread method for measuring lacrimation.","authors":"K Kurihashi, N Yanagihara, Y Honda","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fine cotton thread is used instead of the filter paper of the Schirmer test. One end stained with fluorescein is inserted into the lateral upper conjunctival sac for 5-30 seconds. The length of the soaked portion is measured in millimeters and the two eyes are compared with each other. One test consists of several consecutive measurements. This new method has many advantages over the conventional Schirmer test: (1) It takes less time (5-30 seconds, compared to Schirmer's method which takes five minutes); (2) It is less injurious to the eye than the stiff and rather large absorbing paper; (3) A diagnosis of lacrimal deficiency must be based on several consecutive measurements and the comparison between two eyes in each measurement (the lacrimation normally is very irregular in the same person). It is difficult to measure consecutively with filter paper; (4) The fine thread itself acts as a potent mechanical trigeminal stimulator and as absorbing agent; (5) The thread maintains a stable position in the eye, while the filter paper which hangs on the lower lid sometimes shifts out of place; (6) The fluorescein dye disappearance and dilution tests can be performed simultaneously; (7) This method can be applied to children.</p>","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6","pages":"390-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11807332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Atypical ocular toxocariasis.","authors":"T J Liesegang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The case presented emphasizes that Toxocara Canis can involve the anterior segment of the eye as an isolated disease process. Most cases of ocular Toxocara Canis are not associated with the other features of the visceral larva migrans syndrome but certainly represents a spectrum of the same parasitic disease. At present, an eosinophil count and isohemagglutinin titers against A and B blood groups appear the easiest hematologic studies to perform and are fairly reliable indicators of active Toxocara infestation. The VLM syndrome is usually a benign, self-limited disease but occasionally severe ocular, pulmonary or CNS involvement may result. The diagnosis should be considered in any child with a unilateral ocular inflammatory disease, especially if there is a history of geophagia or exposure to dogs. Treatment must take into account the severity of the disease, the organ involved, and the tendency to produce an inflammatory process upon the death of the organism. Elimination of the disease requires surveillance of dogs, especially puppies, and avoidance of geophagia.</p>","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6","pages":"349-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11807411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A modified Schirmer test: the fine-thread method for measuring lacrimation.","authors":"K. Kurihashi, N. Yanagihara, Y. Honda","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-15","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-15","url":null,"abstract":"Fine cotton thread is used instead of the filter paper of the Schirmer test. One end stained with fluorescein is inserted into the lateral upper conjunctival sac for 5-30 seconds. The length of the soaked portion is measured in millimeters and the two eyes are compared with each other. One test consists of several consecutive measurements. This new method has many advantages over the conventional Schirmer test: (1) It takes less time (5-30 seconds, compared to Schirmer's method which takes five minutes); (2) It is less injurious to the eye than the stiff and rather large absorbing paper; (3) A diagnosis of lacrimal deficiency must be based on several consecutive measurements and the comparison between two eyes in each measurement (the lacrimation normally is very irregular in the same person). It is difficult to measure consecutively with filter paper; (4) The fine thread itself acts as a potent mechanical trigeminal stimulator and as absorbing agent; (5) The thread maintains a stable position in the eye, while the filter paper which hangs on the lower lid sometimes shifts out of place; (6) The fluorescein dye disappearance and dilution tests can be performed simultaneously; (7) This method can be applied to children.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"390-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Isolated unilateral gaze palsy.","authors":"C. Hoyt, F. Billson, H. Taylor","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-06","url":null,"abstract":"A case of an isolated unilateral horizontal gaze paralysis is presented. The abnormality has remained static and in isolation for more than three years. A review of the benign causes of pontine gaze palsies is presented. The unique features of this case is the fact that the gaze paralysis is unilateral and unassociated with any other neurologic or systemic abnormality.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"343-5"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Uveitis and ophthalmoplegia complicating chickenpox.","authors":"I Appel, M Frydman, H Savir, E Elian","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Two cases of unilateral uveitis which appeared in association with chickenpox are presented. In one of them internal ophthalmoplegia was seen. Possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed. The unusual cycloplegia which was present in one case can be caused by viral lesion to the ciliary nerves.</p>","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6","pages":"346-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"11807410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Epibulbar rhabdomyosarcoma without proptosis.","authors":"L. Joffe, J. Shields, J. D. Pearah","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-10","url":null,"abstract":"Orbital rhabdomyosarcoma presenting as a localized, epibulbar mass is unusual, but common enough for the clinician to be aware of it. Although there has been a recent trend toward simple biopsy followed by irradiation and chemotherapy, cases presenting in this manner may sometimes be managed by total excision with preservation of the globe, follwed by irradiation and chemotherapy. A case of such an epibulbar rhabdomyosarcoma is presented as an illustrative example.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"364-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103496","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hallermann-Streiff-Francois syndrome.","authors":"T. Aracena, P. Sangueza","doi":"10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-12","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/0191-3913-19771101-12","url":null,"abstract":"This is a typical case of Hallermann-Streiff-Francois Syndrome in which the glaucomatous complication may be caused by developmental malformations in the anterior segment of the eye. Bilateral trabeculectomy succeeded in controlling the tension after a follow-up of two years. Glaucomatous complication seems to be frequent and as important as the other described cardinal symptoms. The histologic examination of the skin confirmed the atrophic changes that were observed clinically.","PeriodicalId":76019,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pediatric ophthalmology","volume":"14 6 1","pages":"373-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1977-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"70103530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}