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Purpose: To standardize a nomenclature system for defining clinical phenotypes, and outcome measures for reporting clinical and research data in patients with ocular tuberculosis (OTB). Methods: Uveitis experts initially administered and further deliberated the survey in an open meeting to determine and propose the preferred nomenclature for terms related to the OTB, terms describing the clinical phenotypes and treatment and reporting outcomes. Results: The group of experts reached a consensus on terming uveitis attributable to tuberculosis (TB) as tubercular uveitis. The working group introduced a SUN-compatible nomenclature that also defines disease "remission" and "cure", both of which are relevant for reporting treatment outcomes. Conclusion: A consensus nomenclature system has been adopted by a large group of international uveitis experts for OTB. The working group recommends use of standardized nomenclature to prevent ambiguity in communication and to achieve the goal of spreading awareness of this blinding uveitis entity.

Purpose To describe the use of intracameral phenylephrine to prevent the floppy iris syndrome seen in patients who are on the drug tamsulosin for benign prostatic hypertrophy, during cataract surgery. Setting Prince Charles Eye Unit, King Edward VII Hospital, Windsor, Berkshire, UK. Method Seven patients who were on systemic tamsulosin for benign prostatic hypertrophy received intracameral phenylephrine before capsulorexhis during their cataract surgery. Results There was a significant reduction in the amount of mobility of the iris, reduction in the expected fluttering, and sustained papillary dilatation. Conclusion Intracameral phenylephrine is a simple and effective tool to prevent the effects of floppy iris syndrome in those patients undergoing cataract surgery who are on systemic tamsulosin.

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The clinical findings of 37 eyes with ocular syphilis demonstrated a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Rates of HIV coinfection were high, with patients exhibiting both anterior and posterior segment inflammation. Visual outcome improved following syphilis treatment.