For corneal map-dot-fingerprint dystrophy, PTK using an excimer laser with low pulse energy and low number of pulses can be considered an effective and minimal invasive treatment modality to achieve a fast and durable epithelial closure, to prevent recurrent corneal erosions, and to increase visual acuity in most patients.

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Results indicate that PTK is an effective and safe procedure for treatment of Salzmann's nodular degeneration. Laser ablation should be combined with prior mechanical removal of nodules and excessive pannus tissue.

In a group of subjects aged 21 years to 70 years, we detected an increase of Delta(VD-FD)/2 in the retinal temporal superior artery and vein with age.

The diagnostic classification of most conjunctival tumors is based on case history, inspection, and examination with the slit lamp microscope. Further imaging procedures are rarely indicated when malignant processes are not circumscribed. Clinical classification then also includes palpation and echographic examination of regional lymph nodes. Pigmented and nonpigmented melanocytic nevi are the most frequent conjunctival tumors. An important practical biomicroscopic cardinal symptom of the most frequent nevi is the presence of epithelial pseudocysts. Essential in practice is the histopathological confirmation of the clinical diagnosis, e.g., distinguishing between nonpigmented melanomas and sebaceous gland carcinomas with a pagetoid growth pattern or squamous cell carcinomas. Depending on the course and findings, the following therapeutic measures can be indicated: cryotherapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, modified enucleation, orbital exenteration, or a combination of different methods.