Two Cases of Keratomycosis

The fungal infection tends to increase more and more in general medical field and so does on the enphosis of ophthalmologic field. It is certain that it is responsible for abuse of steroid and various antibiotics of abundant administration. Authors wish to report collected cases of fungal conjunctivitis caused by Aspergillus species and Fusarium species which we have experienced and treated in our clinic at P.M.C.

7 Cases of Cryopexy and Full-Thickness Scleral Buckling with Encircling Band in Retinal Detachment

A review of 16 patients diagnosed as having retinal detachment was presented. These cases were patients seen in P.M.C. eye clinic from Sep-73 to Feb-75. 9 of these patients did not have operation for various reasons, but the other 7 were operated by cryopexy, full-thickness scleral buckling with silicone materials, or encircling method with silicone band. The results were as follows; 1) 5 among 7 patients were successful in re-attachment and improvement of visual acuity. 2) No intraocular hemorrhage, the most serious complication due to cryopexy was seen in any of these cases. 3) In one case, the encircling band and implant were removed because small pus pocket and fistula were formed on the bulbar conjunctiva 3 months postoperatively.