OBJECTIVE To study the effects of lacrimal gland removal on basal and reflex tear production and on the ocular surface in the squirrel monkey. METHODS Unilateral main lacrimal gland removal in 6 squirrel monkeys was followed by Schirmer testing, slit-lamp examination with fluorescein, and collection of basal and reflex (stimulated) tears for analysis of tear protein spectra between 0 and 20 k...

Patients in intensive care units (ICU) are at increased risk of corneal abrasions and infectious keratitis due to poor eyelid closure, decreased blink reflex, and increased exposure to pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ocular surface problems in patients who stayed in ICU more than 7 days and were consulted by an ophthalmologist. There were 26 me...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this work was to determine the effectiveness and possible complications encountered with bilateral fascia lata lid suspension used to correct blepharoptosis in patients with Kearns-Sayre syndrome. METHODS This was a retrospective study of seven patients with Kearns-Sayre syndrome who had a minimum of 1 year of follow-up. A bilateral fascia lata sling was used to corr...

AIMS To report the appearances of cornea guttata and Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy from white light confocal microscopy. METHODS Seven eyes of four consecutive patients with cornea guttata were prospectively examined. Of the seven eyes, three also had corneal oedema (Fuchs' dystrophy). In vivo white light tandem scanning confocal microscopy was performed in all eyes. Results were compared with...

Purpose: Some anesthetic drugs are known to have influence on circulation due hemorheological effects.We aimed investigate the possible effects of ketamin-xylazine anesthesia, which is extensively used inexperimental animal laboratories parameters.Materials and methods: Adult, male Wistar-Albino rats were divided into two as control (pre-anesthesia)and post-anesthesia (n=17). Ketamin-HCl/Xylazi...