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Publications and source records attributed to H Deconinck.
The cause of amblyopia by ametropia is evaluated, hypoaccommodation plays an important role and also astigmatism. The treatment of hypermetropia by full spectacle correction is contested and the tests used to detect amblyopia and hypoaccommodation are described. The use of videorefraction and photoscreening is important in the follow-up of our patients.
We report a case of atypical bilateral endogenous mycotic endophthalmitis in an infant. A diagnostic vitrectomy was done on the left eye. Electron microscope examination of the vitreous demonstrated fungal mycelia. Intravenous treatment with amphotericin B seemed effective for treating the infection of the right eye, but a vitrectomy was necessary to prevent deprivation amblyopia and retinal traction, secondary to persistence of a dense vitreous membrane.
A family with hereditary optic neuropathy was investigated. Visual acuity, Goldmann perimetry, colour vision test, fundoscopy and electrophysiological examination (flash and pattern ERG and VER) were performed. The pattern of inheritance and the results of all these tests are discussed in this article.
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