OBJECTIVE: In the light of previous reports, to examine the possibility that professional diving might cause abnormalities of the retina and choroid. METHODS: The retinal fluorescein angiograms of 55 Royal Naval divers and 24 non-diver servicemen were compared. RESULTS: No differences were found between divers and non-divers and the prevalence of abnormalities was not correlated with diving experience. CONCLUSION: In contrast to previous reports, there seem, at least in naval personnel, to be no ocular consequences of diving.

Adult↗

PubMed1992

Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment in Royal Naval personnel: a retrospective study.

A retrospective study was conducted to assess the various factors thought to influence the outcome of retinal detachment in RN personnel. A description of retinal detachment and its management, aimed at non-specialists, is given in the introduction. In the study period eight Servicemen had rhegmatogenous retinal detachments. All underwent conventional detachment surgery, but two required two further operations including vitrectomy. Important features of each patient's detachment are discussed, as is post-operative progress. All patients spent a considerable time away from duty and three were discharged from the Service on medical grounds. Poor outcome could be related to myopia, trauma, delay in presentation to primary care, the number of operations performed and to post-operative complications. Advice is given regarding assessment and management of suspected cases by non-specialists. It is hoped that reporting this study will increase awareness within the RN of retinal detachment as a sight-threatening condition.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1990

Secondary angle closure in association with pseudoexfoliation of the lens capsule.

Two cases of pseudoexfoliation of the lens capsule are presented in which unilateral shallowing of the anterior chamber caused an acute rise in intraocular pressure. Both patients were elderly women. In one case anterior chamber shallowing was precipitated by administration of pilocarpine and the second followed central retinal vein occlusion. We suggest that pseudoexfoliation of the lens capsule weakened the zonule allowing forward shift to the lens and secondary angle closure.

Aged↗

PubMed1987

Conjunctival amyloid--a case report.

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Amyloidosis↗