Annals of Ophthalmology

We report on a case of subconjunctival cysticercosis in a patient who presented with redness on the medial side, fever, and pain and swelling on the inside of the right eye. There was no diplopia, restriction of ocular movements in any gaze or diminution of vision. Cyst excision was scheduled and oral albendazole was administered. However, the cyst extruded spontaneously prior to surgery.

This study evaluated the effect of doxorubicin on fibroblast migration and proliferation. An artificial wound was made in a fibroblast monolayer, and doxorubicin was added. The cell-free area was monitored. Viability and proliferation were assessed by the cell proliferation reagent WST-1. Doxorubicin at 10−6M or greater inhibited migration. Proliferation was decreased with 2.5×10−5 or more of doxorubicin. Doses at 5×10−5M and at 10−4M showed cellular toxicity. Doxorubicin effectively inhibits wound repair.