Dear Editor,Syphilis is a spirochaetal bacterial sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Treponema pallidum. Outbreaks of syphilis have been described in Western communities, especially in men who have sex with ...Dear Editor,Syphilis is a spirochaetal bacterial sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Treponema pallidum. Outbreaks of syphilis have been described in Western communities, especially in men who have sex with men(MSM) and people infected with human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)^([1]). Reports of the condition from Asian countries remains limited.展开更多
Dear Editor,Epithelial downgrowth(EDG)is an uncommon and serious complication of intraocular surgery and trauma[1].It is recognized clinically by a translucent membrane on the corneal endothelium or iris.Treatment o...Dear Editor,Epithelial downgrowth(EDG)is an uncommon and serious complication of intraocular surgery and trauma[1].It is recognized clinically by a translucent membrane on the corneal endothelium or iris.Treatment of EDG is controversial and generally has a low success rate.Recent treatment modalities have been invasive and damaging to the anatomy of the eye[1].展开更多
文摘Dear Editor,Syphilis is a spirochaetal bacterial sexually transmitted disease(STD) caused by Treponema pallidum. Outbreaks of syphilis have been described in Western communities, especially in men who have sex with men(MSM) and people infected with human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)^([1]). Reports of the condition from Asian countries remains limited.
文摘Dear Editor,Epithelial downgrowth(EDG)is an uncommon and serious complication of intraocular surgery and trauma[1].It is recognized clinically by a translucent membrane on the corneal endothelium or iris.Treatment of EDG is controversial and generally has a low success rate.Recent treatment modalities have been invasive and damaging to the anatomy of the eye[1].