Biomedical subjects

A Mańkowska

Publications and source records attributed to A Mańkowska.

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PubMed2000

[Postoperative ptosis after cataract extraction: own material].

PURPOSE: To determine the incidence of postoperative ptosis in patients after cataract extraction and whether the type of local anaesthesia has any influence on the occurrence of this complication. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study comprised 72 patients who had phakoemulsification of cataract. In group I 36 patients received 2-point peribulbar anaesthesia and in group II 36 patients received retrobulbar anaesthesia and the lid block. No bridle suture was used in both groups. To evaluate the ptosis the distance between the upper lid margin and central corneal reflex was measured before and 3 days after the operation. RESULTS: The ptosis of 2 mm occurred in one patient. There was no statistical difference between two groups referring to the incidence of ptosis. CONCLUSION: This relatively low incidence may be due to not using bridle suture. The technique of anaesthesia seemed to have no influence on the incidence of postoperative ptosis in our study.

Adult↗

PubMed1999

[Diode laser trans-scleral cyclo-photo-coagulation].

The purpose of this study is to present the results of treatment of refractory glaucoma with diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (DLCT). 88 patients (from 10 to 91 years old) were treated with diode laser. The follow up was 6 months. Mean intraocular pressure (IOP) before treatment was 38.2 mm Hg, 1 week after treatment--23.8 mm Hg, 1 month after treatment--21.3 mm Hg, after 6 months--19.0 mm Hg. We repeated treatment in 5 patients (5.6%). In 2 patients we observed hypotony--about 2 mm Hg. Diode laser cycloablation is a relatively safe and effective method in treatment of advanced refractory glaucoma.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1998

[Solar retinopathy].

The purpose of this study is the present clinical evaluation of 21 patients (number of affected eyes--33), who watched eclipse of the sun on 12 October 1996. All patients had general ophthalmic examination with emphasis on visual acuity, visual field, Amsler test, fluorescein angiography and fundus appearance. Eleven out of 21 patients had at least one follow up examination (number of affected eyes--17). None of the patient received any treatment. All patients revealed tiny, central scotomata--positive Amsler test and decreased visual acuity on the first visit; reading Snellen chart could be improved in all patients by adequate head tilt or eye movement (improvement up to 3 Snellen chart lines). No signs of retinopathy were observed in two eyes with uncorrected refractive error and one amblyopic eye. After 7-8 weeks the visual acuity was decreased to 5/30 in two eyes and to 5/10 in ten eyes. In all those eyes persisted a tiny, central scotoma. Looking at the eclipse of the sun in spite of using primitive eye protection may cause irreversible retinal damage. Return of visual acuity to 5/5 does not always imply complete recovery because of persistent central scotoma.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1997

[Intraretinal foreign bodies].

PURPOSE: To present our experience with the removal of intraretinal foreign bodies. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 9 intraretinal foreign bodies were removed by pars plana vitrectomy. Laser photocoagulation of the retina surrounding the foreign body was performed either before surgery or intraoperatively (endolaser). Pars plana vitrectomy with foreign body removal through the sclerotomy site with endomagnet and/or forceps was performed. In some cases fluid-gas exchange was done. RESULTS: The average follow-up period was 6.2 months. Seven of nine foreign bodies were magnetic and two were nonmagnetic. Five of seven magnetic foreign bodies had negative magnetic traction as the first surgical procedure. In these 9 eyes, final visual acuity was below 1/50 in 2 eyes and over 5/50 in 7 eyes. CONCLUSION: Pars plana vitrectomy should be the method of choice in removal of intraretinal foreign bodies.

Adolescent↗