BACKGROUND Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in China. However, reports on the predictive factors for cosmetic surgery in Chinese individuals are scarce in the literature. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 4550 cosmetic surgeries performed from January 2010 to December 2014 at a single center in China. Data collection included patient demographics and type of cosmetic surger...

Although operating microscopes are readily available in ophthalmic operating theatres certain procedures are more conveniently done without them and some surgeons prefer spot-lights rather than the large shadow-free theatre lamps. Single or twin spot-lights, unlike the large theatre lamps, produce little reflection off such tissues as the cornea which could obscure details of structures behind....

In 1792, a priest in Germany consulted a young doctor about a buried corneal foreign body hidden in a small, hard mass that partly covered the pupil. During removal of the foreign body, the doctor inspected the corneal incision with a microscope to confirm the suspected presence of the foreign body. This may be the first use of a microscope in eye surgery.

In ophthalmologic studies, measurements obtained from both eyes of an individual are often highly correlated. Ignoring the correlation could lead to incorrect inferences. An asymptotic method was proposed by Tang and others (2008) for testing equality of proportions between two groups under Rosner's model. In this article, we investigate three testing procedures for general g ≥ 2 groups. Our si...

BACKGROUND Neuro-ophthalmologic signs are common clinical manifestations of pituitary apoplexy. Managing sudden visual loss is critical for achieving a good outcome. The timing of pituitary surgery remains controversial. In fact, various points of view have been reported in the literature. METHODS We reviewed the impact of surgical intervention timing on visual outcome. The surgical intervent...

Prior to the primary treatment of the fracture, an ophthalmologic examination should be done routinely to verify visual acuity and check the possibility of intraocular or corneal injury. Obviously, if the patient is unconscious, the examination is limited. In the conscious patient, a delay of the operative procedure for a few days will allow the edema to subside and permit a more thorough exami...

This survey investigated the etiology of atrophy or loss of the ocular globe in patients assisted at the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic of two Schools of Dentistry in São Paulo State, Brazil. A total of 238 patients were examined and their clinical files were reviewed. The etiology of eyeball atrophy/loss was assessed with respect to gender, age group, affected side and type ophthalmologic su...

OBJECTIVE To determine the indications and rate of acceptance for destructive eye surgeries at the ophthalmology unit of the Yaoundé Gynaeco-Obstetric and Paediatric Hospital. METHODS A retrospective consecutive case series in which the medical records of all patients consulting in this unit over a 9-year period (2002 to 2010) were reviewed. Records in which destructive surgery was recommende...