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Long tube implants in the management of glaucoma
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1976) Molteno, A. C. B.; Straughan, J. L.; Ancker, E.; Molteno, A. C. B.; Straughan, J. L.; Ancker, E.
The design, surgical insertion and results of a plastic draining implant for severe glaucoma are reported. The need for pharmacological control of bleb inflammation is stressed and the favourable long term outlook for patients with such implants is discussed.
Rational management of uveitis
(Health & Medical Publishing Group, 1976) Ancker, E.; Molteno, A. C. B.; Straughan, J. L.
Endogenous uveitis is an important cause of blindness in young adults. The need for a comprehensive search for an aetiological 'antigen' is stressed. A source of adjuvant, disturbance in host immunology and any associated syndromes are also sought. Treatment then involves elimination of 'antigen', suppression of host hypersensitivity and the enhanced vascular permeability, and improvement of host resistance. The value of antihistamine and antiserotonin drugs in successful treatment is emphasized.