Hypothesis: A handheld wand-scanning device (1.5 lb, battery powered, 10ϫ10ϫ 1.5 in) has been developed to detect commonly used surgical gauze sponges, which have been tagged with a radiofrequency identification (RFID) chip. We tested the hypothesis that this wand device has a successful detection rate of 100%, with 100% specificity and 100% sensitivity.

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Allergic contact dermatitis: a case series and review for the ophthalmologist ABSTRACTEyelid dermatitis is most commonly caused by an allergenic response, potentially from exposure at another site, rather than from local toxicity. Yet allergic contact dermatitis is a diagnosis often missed by ophthalmologists. The authors review the literature and detail their experience relating to the causes, clinical features and management of this condition. 14 patients over a 2-year period that were referred to the oculoplastic service for a further opinion were reviewed in a retrospective, non-comparative study.

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A 75-year-old woman presented with unexplained ocular hypertension 4 weeks after phacoemulsification. Steroid response was diagnosed initially until a misplaced capsular tension ring (CTR) was identified in the drainage angle. We describe the technique used to successfully remove the CTR from the drainage angle with minimal trauma. This case illustrates the importance of the initial surgical technique used for CTR insertion and emphasizes the role of gonioscopy in such a case.