Ichthyosis follicularis, atrichia, and photophobia (IFAP) are typical features of a rare neuroichthyosis termed IFAP syndrome. We demonstrate the ultrastructural findings of the eyes from a 33-year-old patient with IFAP syndrome. Clinically, eyebrows and eyelashes were absent from birth, and photophobia was noted at the age of 1 year. The globes measured 28 and 29 mm, respectively, and both eye...

AIMS/BACKGROUND To describe a bilateral, mid peripheral, ring-shaped corneal opacity, not resembling any known corneal degeneration, dystrophy, or other disorder, and occurring without ocular or systemic disease. METHODS Ophthalmic examination, haematological screening, and ultrasound biomicroscopy. RESULTS A 25 year old man showed grey-white, granular opacities in both corneas, with an 8 m...

PURPOSE To determine the effect of intravitreal injection of 0.5mg ranibizumab on the corneal endothelium in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS Observational, prospective case series pilot study. Twenty-six eyes of 26 consecutive patients with AMD were evaluated. All participants received one monthly intravitreal injections of 0.5mg ranibizumab for three consecutive...

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In this paper we present the use of ontology for knowledge representation and handling for Administration Processes. Motivation has come from Pellucid (Platform for Organizationally Mobile Public Employees) is European Project IST-2001-34519, where we need to capture and capitalize employee’s knowledge in an organization. This knowledge is then presented to other employees as they work on parti...

PURPOSE Sulfur mustard (SM) exposure results in dose-dependent morbidities caused by cytotoxicity and vesication. Although lesions resulting from ocular exposure often resolve clinically, an idiopathic delayed mustard gas keratopathy (MGK) can develop after a moderate or severe exposure. Sequelae include persistent keratitis, recurring epithelial lesions, corneal neovascularization, and corneal...