[The role of electrooculographic examinations in the glaucoma diagnosis]. / Znaczenie badan elektrookulograficznych w diagnostyce jaskry.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the significance of the electrooculography in the diagnosis of glaucoma. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We studied 31 patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (aged 22-69 years), 29 patients with normal-tension glaucoma (aged 19-77 years) and 22 healthy controls (aged 38-65 years). We performed routine ophthalmological examinations and electrooculography in all patients. RESULTS: Arden's coefficient results concerning electrooculography were the highest in control group and the lowest in primary open-angle glaucoma group, but the differences were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: Electrooculographic examinations do not seem to be effective for detecting glaucoma.

[The behavior of angiotensin-converting enzyme in patients with uveitis]. / Zachowanie sie enzymu konwertujacego angiotensyne w schorzeniach zapalnych blony naczyniowej.

UNLABELLED: Serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) is considered as a marker in many disorders, especially in sarcoidosis. The aim of this study was to assess ACE activity using Haiakari spectrophotometry in patients with non-sarcoidosis uveitis before and after treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 36 patients, including 21 adults and 15 children, were investigated. ACE concentration was increased mostly in patients with recurrent toxoplasmic and toxocaral iridocyclitis and choroiditis. RESULTS: It was demonstrated that concentration of ACE was increased especially in toxocariasis uveitis. After treatment the concentration of ACE was significantly decreased in all patients.

[The effect of heavy metals (lead, cadmium, and manganese) on the function of the visual system]. / Wplyw przewleklej intoksykacji metalami ciezkimi (olowiem, kadmem i manganem) na stan ukladu wzrokowego.

The effect of the eyesight intoxication by heavy metals (lead, cadmium and manganese) is presented. The most common and dangerous forms of the eye intoxication are caused by lead additionally reinforced by cadmium. In various cases some changes in the eye may be also induced by manganese. Young organisms, as well as human embryos and fetuses are particularly vulnerable to the effect of heavy metals. Adults in general, and workers in particular, seem to develop their own system of adaptation. Nevertheless, despite the absence of clinical symptoms they should also be given regular check-ups.