Conjunctival myxomas (author's transl)

Myxomas are rare mesenchymal tumors appear everywhere in the body, but occur very seldom in orbital or subconjunctival regions. Clinical and histopathological demonstration of two cases of epibulbar myxoma and discussion of possible pathogenetic mechanisms.     

Tear-sac concretions (author's transl)

Report is given on three cases of dacryolithiasis. All cases were demonstrated by dacryocystography. Two dacryoliths were obtained at operation, another one by spontaneous passage through the nose. Histopathological examination of the dacryoliths in two cases revealed the presence of a mycotic infection, most likely with Candida albicans. The casts were found to be composed of layers of neutral and acid mucoproteids and lipids, accompanied by an infiltration with leucocytes.     

Postural glaucoma (author's transl)

Three patients with different eye problems show pathological intraocular pressure in the supine position, while the pressure in the seated position was normal. In all three cases normalisation of intraocular pressure in the supine position could be achieved by treatment with Pilocarpine and other antiglaucomatous agents. Unfortunately one cases showed an aggravation of the visual acuity and visual fields. The term low tension glaucoma is discussed.     

Strabismological terminology (author's transl)

Differences and confusion in strabismological terminology are pointed out, i.e. in fixation behaviour, in classification of strabismuc angle, in naming of scotomas. On the whole about 20 differences in different languages are discussed.