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B A Maltzman

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PubMed1979

Dacryolithiasis.

The mechanism of dacryolith formation is obscure. Divisions of operative vs nonoperative, calcified vs fungal, and amino acid vs nonamino acid are reported but do nothing to elucidate their etiology. Jones' report on nonmycotic casts in northwestern climates, clearly points to more than one mechanism for formation. Fortunately, dacryolith formation is rare when compared to the incidence of lacrimal system inflammation. This case report is presented to emphasize the highly variable circumstances that surround dacryolithiasis.

Adult↗
PubMed1979

Senile macular degeneration and risk factors: a case-control study.

A case-control study of patients ranging in age from 52 to 88 years was done to determine any possible relationship between health factors and senile macular degeneration. Thirty cases and 30 controls were pair-matched according to age, sex, and race. Chart reviews and telephone interviews were the methods of data collection used. The patients were interviewed concerning a history of vascular disease and other health characteristics. The data were analyzed by a paired-sample method. The results of the study showed a definite relationship with age and sex. Moreover, a significant relationship between refractive error and senile macular degeneration was noted. Such an association has not been previously reported. No relationship was found between vascular disease and senile macular degeneration.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1975

Prognosis and treatment of perforating ocular injuries. The John Luhr memorial lecture.

A review of 77 perforating ocular injuries was undertaken with emphasis on prognostic indicators and a better approach to therapy. The most common cause of perforating eye injuries was violence. It was found that over one fourth of the cases resulted in blindness or enucleation. Scleral involvement had a grave prognosis with nearly half of the eyes lost to blindness or enucleation. When vitreous was involved, 70% of the eyes were lost. The social disability associated with perforating ocular injuries is a significant factor. Microsurgical therapy must be carefully planned for each case and radical treatment of the lens and vitreous is essential. Serial sub-tenons steroids are necessary to decrease the destructive fibrosis associated with the healing process. It is felt that this retrospective review establishes a clear relationship between inadequate surgical technique and blind eyes while providing suggestions to prevent further blindness.

Blindness↗
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A survey of ocular trauma.

A four-year survey of all ocular trauma cases admitted to a large metropolitan eye hospital was conducted for the purpose of generally documenting ocular trauma and evaluating prophylactic, demographic and etiologic factors. Of 6254 eye admissions, 7.5% were for ocular trauma; hyphema was the most common diagnosis. Injuries were evaluated according to site, cause, and age, sex and race distribution.

Adolescent↗