Seropositivity rates for T. gondii and B. henselae in New Zealand are similar to rates reported in some other countries; however, T. canis seroprevalence may be lower than reported elsewhere in the world.

Aim The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of frontalis suspension using 4-0 prolene sutures for paediatric ptosis with poor levator function. Patients and methods A retrospective chart review was performed on children who underwent 4-0 prolene frontalis suspension from 2000 to 2008 with a minimum of 6 months' follow-up. Functional success was defined when three criteria were met: (a) satisfactory lid height (defined as marginto-reflex distance Z3 mm with minimal frontalis muscle tone); (b) satisfactory lid symmetry (r2 mm asymmetry in margin-toreflex distance); and (c) satisfactory cosmesis. Recurrence was defined by a drop in lid height of Z3 mm from the initial post-operative level. Results A total of 23 patients (30 eyelids) were included. The mean follow-up duration was 28.7 months (range 6.3 to 100 months). The functional success rate was 74% (17/23 patients). Ptosis recurred in 22% (5/23) of patients. Only one patient (4%) developed a complication: a case of minor wound infection. Conclusions In paediatric ptosis with poor levator function, prolene frontalis suspension has good efficacy and an excellent safety profile. The results of prolene frontalis suspension are comparable to those of other non-autogenous materials.

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86-year-old man presented with reduced vision in his right eye corresponding to large serous detachment. Enhanced Depth Imaging Optical Coherence Tomography (EDI-OCT) showed diffusely thickened choroid. Concurrent diagnosis of small lymphocytic lymphoma diagnosed from submandibular node incited suspicion of choroidal metastasis. Successful response to chemotherapy clearly documented using EDI-OCT technology.