Biomedical subjects

K Gerkowicz

Publications and source records attributed to K Gerkowicz.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1991

[Studies of the changes in crystalline lens transparency in rabbits with experimental cataract].

Changes of the transparency of lenses were checked by means of in vivo spectrophotometry of the eye ball and by light transmission through extracted lenses in the course of experimental early cataract in rabbits caused by naphthalen. The results of investigations show that changes of lens transparency evaluated by means of in vivo spectrophotometry of the eye appear earlier than the clinically seen opacity. It speaks for the advisability of undertaking of further studies on the possibility of utilizing this method for detection of precataractous conditions in humans.

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PubMed1991

[Studies of the changes in crystalline lens transparency in subjects at risk of developing cataract].

The aim of the survey was a comparison of transparency of the lenses examined by means of in vivo spectrophotometry of the eye in metalurgists threatened by development of cataract--with the results obtained in persons not engaged in metalurgy and selected by chance from the population. The investigations showed that the transparency of the lenses was lower in the group of the metalurgists than in the control group in spite of the fact that the ophthalmological examination did not detect any lens changes. The results of this study show that the in vivo spectrophotometry may find some employment for detection of changes in the lens which may occur in persons threatened by development of cataract.

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PubMed1989

[Results of trabeculectomy combined with intrascleral iridencleisis in the treatment of glaucoma].

Surgical technique and clinical results of a new antiglaucomatous operation--so called trabeculectomy connected with an intraseleral iridencleisis are presented. The lowering of the intraocular pressure after the operation was obtained in 96% of the operated patients, in 88% of them without any additional pharmacological treatment. The complications rate was comparable with those which are occuring after trabeculectomy or iridencleisis. The obtained results indicate that trabeculectomy with iridencleisis should be an effective antiglaucomatous procedure.

Adult↗

PubMed1989

[Our observations concerning the use of low temperature in the treatment of glaucoma].

Cyclocryoapplication in glaucomatous patients is performed since 1983 by the method settled on the basis of results of experimental investigations. Observations concern 174 persons with various forms of glaucoma. Best results were obtained in patients with glaucoma in the course of uveitis, with secondary glaucoma after perforating injuries and after intracapsular cataract extraction. Fewest favourable results were observed in patients with closed angle glaucoma.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1988

[A new early symptom of maculopathy in juvenile diabetes?].

This report presents results of fluorescein angiography performed in 37 patients aged from five to 25 years and treated for diabetes for periods varying from two months to 17 years. Symptoms of microangiopathy were found in eight patients; in 18 others, functional disturbances of the macular pigment epithelium appeared in the form of "window defects." The authors stress the possibility of the occurrence of these initial signs of maculopathy even in the first years following onset of diabetes.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1988