[Effects of petroleum derivatives and psychological stress on eye changes in prospective studies]. / Wplyw pochodnych ropy naftowej i stresu psychicznego na zmiany w narzadzie wzroku w badaniach prospektywnych.

Prospective study of workers exposed to simultaneous action of petroleum derivatives and psychic stress proved statistically remarkable differences between the first study and control study (after two years) as related to macular degeneration and opacification of the lens. So far, the results do not seem to point to these phenomena as related to the differences of age and training period between the two groups. For the ultimate assessment of the effect of simultaneous intoxication with petroleum derivatives and psychic stress, it is necessary to confront the results of the study with those obtained after examining the control group including persons of the same age.

[The state of the organ of vision in workers in the petrochemical industry. I. Results of ophthalmological examinations]. / Ocena stanu narzadu wzroku pracowników petrochemii. I. Wyniki badan okulistycznych.

The ophthalmological examinations of petrochemical plant workers that have been carried out so far did not enable working out a simple method of rapid ophthalmological evaluation of subclinical aromatic hydrocarbons poisonings. Neither the results of our own studies nor the experience of other authors explained fully the pathogenesis of the described spot lesions. Further observations are advisable to account for that issue.

[Evaluation of the organ of sight in workers at the Masovian Refinery-Petrochemistry Plant. II. Correlation of the results of ophthalmological tests with the results of specialized and laboratory tests]. / Ocena stanu narzadu wzroku pracowników MZRiP. II. Korelacja wyników badan okulistycznych z wynikami innych badan specjalistycznych i laboratoryjnych.

Basing on the results of examinations of 752 workers of the Refinery-Petro-chemistry Plant, correlations have been searched for between changes in the macula region of retina and disturbances found due to other specialist tests (internal, laryngological, dermatological), as well as laboratory--and toxicological investigations. A statistically significant correlation was found between changes in the macula and dysgeusia at the water-sewage division as well as the level of triglycerides at the phenol-and-total cholesterol division. A strict correlation was found between an increase in arterial hypertension and the rate of macula changes.

[Problems of intraocular pressure and the early period of primary open-angle glaucoma]. / Problematyka nadcisnienia wewnatrzgalkowego i wczesnego okresu pierwotnej jaskry z otwartym katem przesaczania.

The author presents the up-to-date opinions on the problem of "normal" intraocular pressure connecting it with another hydro- and haemodynamic parameters of the eye. Subsequently he discusses the contradictory opinions whether one has to distinguish two clinical conditions: intraocular hypertension and the initial period of open angle glaucoma. According to the author the initiation of the ++anti-glaucoma treatment should be considered individually in each particular case but before the onset of changes at the fundus and before the impairment of the visual field.

[Management of selected complications of trabeculectomy]. / Postepowanie w wybranych powiklaniach trabekulektomii.

Current opinions concerning the value of trabeculectomy performed in adults and children are presented and compared with author's own experiences. The probability of intra- and postoperative complications especially hypotonia and malignant glaucoma, are discussed.

[Historical outline of glaucoma diagnosis and therapy]. / Rys historyczny rozwoju diagnostyki i leczenia jaskry.

The author presents history of development of views on glaucoma diagnostics and therapy. A special attention is paid to the role of Polish ophthalmologists.

[Usefulness of color doppler ultrasonography for imaging orbital varices]. / Przydatnosc kolorowej ultrasonografii dopplerowskiej do obrazowania zylaków oczodolu.

PURPOSE: The lesions are difficult to visualize in image diagnostics. The paper aims at describing abilities of ultrasonography in the assessment of varices of the orbit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The results of color Doppler examinations in 12 patients with moderate proptosis, in whom the presence of varices was suspected, are presented. RESULTS: The method allowed for identification and evaluation of the flow in the orbital region. The typical appearance of orbital varices and changes of the flow during the Valsalva's manoeuvre are described. CONCLUSIONS: The authors indicate a high usefulness of the method in the assessment of the orbital varices.

[Lowe's syndrome]. / Zespól Lowe'a.

The authors described symptoms of oculocerebral Lowe's syndrome and presented a case of this disease. It concerned a 3-week old baby with congenital cataract, hyperaminoaciduria and increasing mental and psychomotor retardation. During 16-month observation, local and general symptoms typical of Lowe's syndrome appeared.

[Etiology of congenital cataract--clinical observations]. / Etiologia zacmy wrodzonej--obserwacje kliniczne.

PURPOSE: To analyse the etiologic factors of the congenital cataract. METHODS: The authors analyzed 49 cases of congenital cataract in patients hospitalized at Polish Mother's Memorial Hospital in Lódz. The diagnostic procedures were based on own multiprofile algorithm which included natural history, complete ophthalmologic examination, metabolic, cytogenetic and serologic investigation. RESULTS: Four groups of patients were established depending on the nature of the etiologic factors: metabolic, familial and/or genetic, environmental and unknown. CONCLUSION: Etiology of more than one half of the analyzed patients was found and specific treatment was possible in some cases.

[Creatine kinase in strabismus surgery]. / Kinaza kreatynowa w operacjach zeza.

The paper presents results concerning serum creatine kinase (CPK) activity before and at different times following the surgery of extraocular muscles at concomitant strabismus. The operation evokes statistically significant increase of CPK activity which tends to normalize during healing processes.

[Periorbital capillary hemangiomas in children--treatment and monitoring of treatment]. / Naczyniaki wlosniczkowe okologalkowe u dzieci--leczenie i monitorowanie leczenia.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the paper is to present the possibility of treatment of periorbital capillary hemangiomas in infancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Doppler colour ultrasonography was used as a method of diagnosis and monitoring of the treatment. The material comprised 11 patients aged from 1 month to 3 years. In 6 cases local corticosteroid injections were applied, in 3 cases surgical treatment was performed, out of which 1 additionally received steroid. RESULTS: Results of the treatment were satisfactory in all patients. No serious complications were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Basing on these cases, the authors confirmed the opinion that intralesional corticosteroid injection is the method of choice in the treatment of periorbital infantile hemangiomas. The authors indicate the usefulness of Doppler colour ultrasonography in diagnosis, demonstrating the extent of lesions and monitoring the response to therapy.

[Doppler color ultrasonography in the evaluation of orbital and eyeball vessels]. / Kolorowa ultrasonografia dopplerowska w diagnostyce naczyn galki ocznej i oczodolu.

31 persons without any changes in visual system and 16 patients with vascular lesions were examined using Doppler colour ultrasonography. This method allowed to identify and evaluate the blood flow in central retinal artery, ophthalmic artery and in ciliary arteries. The authors described a typical picture of normal eyeball and orbita as well as the blood flow observed with Doppler pulsation wave. It was found that normal orbital veins were difficult to observe. The pathological changes of the blood flow in carotid artery occlusion, in arterial-cavernous shunt and in retrobulbar neuritis were also described. The authors indicate a great diagnostic usefulness of the method.