Non invasive and invasive techniques in the treatment of central retinal detachment due to optic nerve pits

Is work includes five eyes in four patients with central neurosensory retinal detachment associated with the presence of optic nerve pits. Different non invasive and invasive treatment modalities were used either separately or in combination. Non invasive techniques included green-Argon laser photocoacjulation followed by immobilization for a few days. Invasive techniques included vitrectomy and intraocular air tamponade. This was done in 2 cases, in one case as the primary treatment and in the other following redetachment after photocoagulation. Out of the 4 cases treated with laser retinal reattachment and visual improvement occurred in 3 cases. Out of the 2 cases treated with vitrectomy and gas tamponade one case should rapid and maintained retinal reattachment and visual improvement

Treatment of moderate, and severe congenital ptosis through a skin approach

Twenty two lids of 17 patients were operated upon for moderate and severe degrees of congenital ptosis. Patients were in the age range of 6 to 21 years. The technique used was the Beard's modification of the transcutaneous approach of Johnson and Berke with a few technical additions added by the workers that made the technique easier and lessened the possibility of some operative, and postoperative complications. Full correction was acheived in 86.4% of cases. The technique is easy to master, and allows better exposure to the upper orbit and minimizes the chances of levator muscle injury during the operation