[Retinal detachment caused by late-stage retinopathy of prematurity]. / Décollement de la rétine par rétinopathie de prématurés au stade tardif.

Retinal detachment occurring in late stages of retinopathy of prematurity may appear spontaneous when a short oxygen therapy in low birthweight infant has been failed to recognized. As it is initially a tractional detachment the understanding of underlying pathogenic mechanisms is still important to choose adequate treatment which will determine the success of the surgery. Six patients with R.D. were recognised as having late complication of R.P. on the aspect of pathological posterior retinal vasculature and typical history of prematurity and oxygen therapy. All cases were treated successfully by different procedures varying with the severity of the disease. Use of vitrectomy can be advised in some cases but, is still a dangerous procedure, especially in this peculiar condition.

[Stickler's syndrome or hereditary progressive arthro-ophthalmopathy]. / Le syndrome de Stickler ou arthro-ophtalmopathie progressive héréditaire.

Hereditary Progressive Arthro-Ophthalmopathy was described for the first time by Stickler. The major features of the syndrome are: myopia with retinal detachment and blindness, bone and joint dysplasia with arthropathy, and hearing loss. The condition is autosomal dominant with strong expressivity. Findings of 11 patients from 3 families are reported here: they confirm that this syndrome can be considered as a severe connective tissue disease.