1.   The glasgow outcome score was good on discharge in 20 of the 24 patients (83 %).

2.   The visual acuity was found to be good on both sides (1.0/0.8).

3.   Platinum dispersion was good on Vulcan XC-72R but the platinum sintering rate was high.

4.   Survival was good on artificial diet containing 10% dry weight of the iridoid esters fromP.

5.   The repeatability of the procedure was very good on dry samples.

6.   The persistence of spores of both Dipel and Thuricide was found to be good on the pine needles.