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Show Literature Abstracts Automated Pupil Perimetry: Pupil Field Mapping in Patients and Normal Subjects. Kardon RH, Kirkall PA, Thompson HS. Ophtill/ imology 1991; 98: 485- 96 ( Apr). [ Reprint requests to Dr. R. H. Kardon, Department of Ophthalmology, T255, University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA 52242.] This intriguing technique seeks to objectively assess a patient's visual field based on differential pupil responses with light shown at different parts of the retina. The actual plots obtained look surprisingly like a conventional visual field but can be obtained very quickly ( 5 minutes versus 20 minutes for an automated visual field) and are not dependent on a patient's subjective response, although alertness, good fixation, and non miotic pupils are necessary. The discussion by Dr. Richard Mills highlights the exciting possibilities of this kind of perimetry while also recognizing the current problems. LYIl A. Sedwick, M. D. Large Cell Lymphoma in AIDS. Tien DR. Ophthalmology 1991; 98: 412 ( Apr). [ No reprint information given.] This letter to the editor documents yet another case of a large- cell lymphoma of the orbit in a patient with AIDS. LYIl A. Sedwick, M. D. Immunosuppressive Drugs in Immune and Inflammatory Ocular Disease. Hemady R, Tauber L Foster CS. Surv Ophtha/ mol 1991; 35: 369- 85 ( MarApr). [ Reprint requests to Dr. C. S. Foster, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114.] In this article, specific Immunosuppressive drugs ( cyclophosphamide, chlorambucil, methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine A, bromocriptine, dapsone, and colchicine) are discussed. Their 66 ' i~ 1992 Raven Press, Ltd .. New York modes of action, indications for ophthalmologic disease, dosages, and side effects are discussed. They seem most accepted for uveitis, scleritis, and orbital inflammatory disease, although some have very specific use ( i. e., bromocriptine for pituitary adenoma and Parkinson's disease). LYIl A. Sedwick, M. D. Central Retinal and Posterior Ciliary Artery Occlusion After Particle Embolization of the External Carotid Artery System. Mames RN, SnadyMcCoy L, Guy J. Ophthalmology 1991; 98: 527- 31 ( Apr). [ Reprint requests to Dr. R. N. Mames, Retinal Vitreous Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Box J- 284, JHMHC, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610- 0284.] An unfortunate 15- year- old boy underwent embolization of the left internal maxillary artery to control traumatic epistaxis and had unplanned embolization of the ophthalmic artery. In retrospect, choroidal blush could be seen on arteriography of the external carotid, which indicated anastomosis between the external carotid and posterior ciliary arteries via the lacrimal artery. If this rare anastomosis is detected before embolization, caution can be used; however, the patient must be advised of the risk of permanent visual loss. LYIl A. Sedwick, M. D. Use of Botulinum Toxin in Strabismus after Retinal Detachment Surgery. Petitto VB, Buckley EG. Ophthalmology 1991; 98: 509- 13 ( Apr). [ Reprint requests to Dr. E. G. Buckley, Duke University Eye Center, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27710.] Drs. Petitto and Buckley report their experience using botulism in 20 patients with strabismus following retinal detachment surgery. In their patients, 85% achieved fusion, with 73% requiring only one or two injections. Discussion by Dr. John Lee adds other similar cases, and he concludes that |