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Objectives To evaluate changes in retinal layers of the macula (mRLs) using OCT posterior pole program (PPP) in primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). Material and methods The study included 128 patients with POAG and 103 healthy controls who had PPP maps (macular grid 8 × 8) drawn by SD-OCT. Only one eye per patient was studied. The 9 mRLs were automatically segmented by prototype software, obtaining: a macular retinal nerve fiber layer (mRNFL), ganglion cell layer (GCL), inner plexiform layer (IPL), inner nuclear layer (INL), outer plexiform + nuclear layer, photoreceptor layer, retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), outer retina and RPE + outer retina. Thickness values were obtained on 64 cells of the grid for each mRL, and mean thickness of superior and inferior hemispheres were calculated. Comparisons of mean thickness of these hemispheres and thickness of each cell between groups were determined. Differences in the cell by cell comparisons were represented quantitatively by heat maps for each mRL. Results Photoreceptors and RPE were found in POAG group when comparing thickness of hemispheres, thinning of mRNFL, GCL, IPL, and thickening of INL. Heat maps showed symmetrical thinning patters between superior and inferior hemispheres in inner retinal layers (except for INL) and asymmetrical thickening patters in outer retinal layers in GPAA group. Conclusions There are thickness changes in all mRLs in POAG, when studied by PPP. Thinning of inner layers (except for INL), and thickening of outer layers in POAG show different symmetry patterns in relation to horizontal meridian.

Purposes The increase in quality and life expectancy, often leads to many patients asking the glaucoma specialist whether some sports, activities or hobbies would affect their illness. The aim of this article is to establish guidelines for patients, based on the scientific evidence of published papers. Methods Review of all published articles on glaucoma and sports or other activities. The papers were classified according to the level of scientific evidence based on the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine classification. Results Aerobic sports are beneficial for the patient. Yoga indoor sports or relaxation techniques should be avoided if Valsalva maneuvers are performed or the head is placed very low. Also, the patients must avoid sudden changes in height. Intense heat does not seem to lead to progression of glaucoma, but intense cold can affect patients with vascular dysregulation. Activities using the near vision slightly reduce the intraocular pressure. The use of wind instruments may raise intraocular pressure, depending on the technique used. Conclusions Certain sports and activities may have an influence on the onset or progression of glaucoma. Glaucoma specialists should have adequate information about the scientific evidence in the publications, in order to properly advise the patients.

Clinical case A 29-year-old female with bilateral retinal capillary haemangiomas (RCH). A genetic analysis was carried out due to the suspicion of von Hippel–Lindau (VHL) disease, with negative results on 2 occasions. There was progression of the RCH in the left eye, leading to a macular epiretinal membrane. The patient was treated with laser, intravitreal ranibizumab, and vitrectomy. Finally, a third genetic test detected a de novo mutation in the VHL gene, and led to the genetic diagnosis. Discussion VHL syndrome causes a complex ocular disease with a difficult diagnosis that requires early treatment of the RCH in order to modify its visual prognosis.

Objective To present a clinical practice guideline update on the medical, laser, and surgical treatment of primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) in adults. Methods Following the formulation of key questions using the PICO scheme (Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome), a systematic review was performed on the literature published to date, including international clinical practice guidelines. The AMSTAR and Risk of Bias tools were used for evaluating the quality of the information. The level of evidence and grade of recommendation were established following the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) system. Results Following the above methodology, recommendations of medical, laser and surgical treatment in adult PACG and levels of evidence are presented. Conclusions Although the level of scientific evidence for many of the questions raised is not very high, a review is presented on updated treatment recommendations for adult PACG. The limitations for the implementation of these recommendations is include two criteria: (a) most studies have been conducted in Asian populations, and (b) the effectiveness is measured almost exclusively in terms of reducing intraocular pressure, but limitations do not include visual function, quality of life or cost-effectiveness parameters.

Case report A 23-year-old male with an unremarkable past medical history suffered an injury in the right eye two days prior to presentation due to a freak accident with a branch of a lemon tree. The slit-lamp examination showed a central corneal erosion with a white tree-shaped stromal infiltrate and Tyndall +/++ in anterior chamber. Cultivation of corneal scraping was positive for Colletotrichum spp. The patient responded favorably to topical amphotericin. Discussion Colletotrichum spp. is an uncommon cause of keratitis, usually secondary to corneal erosion caused by plant material and should be included in the differential diagnosis of fungal keratitis.