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V T Thaller

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PubMed1998

National survey of corneal abrasion treatment.

PURPOSE: To survey the different methods used in the management of corneal abrasions (including iatrongenic cases) nationally. METHOD: A questionnaire survey of all 162 ophthalmic units in the UK was carried out in 1997. RESULTS: The response rate was 134 of 162 (83%). The majority of units do not have an established policy for the treatment of corneal abrasions. Topical antibiotic alone and antibiotic together with a cycloplegic are the commonest immediate treatments, whilst the most common treatment course is topical antibiotic. Padding and patient follow-up is practised some of the time by most units and all of the time by the remaining minority. Use of a soft bandage contact lens is uncommon. There is no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) between the policy-holders and non-policy-holders in their use of the various topical regimes, padding and soft bandage contact lens. CONCLUSION: The traditional trio of topical antibiotic, cycloplegic and padding is still the mainstay of corneal abrasion treatment amongst units nation-wide. However, there is a lack of reproducible scientific evidence to support this treatment. Larger randomised trials looking at the efficacy of the different treatment options are needed.

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1997

Enucleation volume measurement.

The enucleation volume of a series of 17 eyes was measured by water displacement and found to be 1-2 ml in excess of the 7 ml usually quoted. This is relevant to the development of postenucleation socket syndrome in patients who have had orbital implants of a conventional size. Enucleation volumes should be measured routinely and the implant volumes selected accordingly.

Anthropometry↗
PubMed1992

Lid melanoma and parkinsonism.

This is a case report of a patient with parkinsonism on levodopa therapy who developed a lid margin melanoma. The possible association is discussed.

Aged↗
PubMed1987

Thyroid lid surgery.

A retrospective study of 58 thyroid patients undergoing eyelid surgery for thyroid related lid malposition is reported. A treatment strategy is suggested, based on the results of this experience. The following points are stressed: (1) The importance of recognising and relieving the inferior rectus tethering component of upper lid retraction when present. (2) The usefulness of a scleral graft in lower lid retractor recession. (3) The inadequacy of lateral tarsorrhaphy in relieving lid retraction but its value in camouflage.

Adult↗
PubMed1987

Oncocytoma of the eyelid: a case report.

Oncocytic tumours of the eyelids are rare, only one previous case having been reported. This paper describes a second such lid tumour affecting the medial upper lid. We present the clinical features, surgical management, and histology of the lesion.

Adenoma↗