[Frequency of ocular changes in patients with Hansen's disease living in a colony hospital].

abstract：PURPOSE:To demonstrate optical coherence tomography efficacy to evaluate macular anatomical outcomes, in eyes with silicone oil-filled vitreous cavity after vitrectomy. METHODS:A descriptive observational study of 28 (twenty-eight) patients submitted to pars plana vitrectomy having silicone oil as vitreous substitute....

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Maia OO Jr,Takahashi WY,Nakashima Y,Primiano Júnior HP,Takahashi BS,Nakashima AF

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the response of choroidal neovascularization to intravitreal ranibizumab or bevacizumab treatment in the setting of age-related macular degeneration with extensive pre-existing geographic atrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium. METHODS:This is a retrospective case series of 11 eyes in ten consecut...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Amaro MH,Roller AB

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the advantages and the complications of the use of hard palate graft in the reconstruction of the inferior eyelids with large basocelular carcinoma. METHODS:Review of specialized articles and report of the technique used in the Oculoplastic Department of the "Hospital Santa Casa de Porto Alegre"...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Burmann TG,Marcon I,Rizzato T,Scheid K

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital cranial dysinnervation disorders are a group of complex strabismus syndromes that present as congenital and non-progressive ophthalmoplegia. The genetic defects are associated with aberrant axonal targeting onto the motoneurons, development of motoneurons, and axonal targeting onto the extraocular muscles. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Tavares ILG,Arruda FCF,Simão ML,Antunes-Foschini R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the ophthalmic artery hemodynamics in patients with chronic heart failure. METHODS:Doppler parameters of ophthalmic artery of 18 patients with chronic heart failure in different stages of the disease were compared with 21 healthy volunteers (control group). These parameters were also correlated wit...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Almeida-Freitas DB,Meira-Freitas D,Melo LA Jr,Paranhos A Jr,Iared W,Ajzen S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lichen planus (LP) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that commonly affects the skin and mucous membranes. Retinal vasculitis is a group of vision-threatening disorders, in which autoimmunity is thought to play a role in pathogenesis. We present the case of a patient who was diagnosed with reti...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Dikci S,Genç O,Yılmaz T,Fırat PG

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with uveitis in an emergency eye care center. METHODS:We conducted a prospective, observational study of patients with active uveitis admitted between May 2012 and July 2012 to an emergency eye care center. RESULTS:The majority of patient...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Camilo EN,Moura GL,Arantes TE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the correlation between the preoperative visual acuity (VA) obtained by the potential acuity meter (PAM) and the postoperative VA in a patient submitted to cataract surgery, as well as its correlation with the dominant morphologic classification of the cataract. METHODS:This is a prospective study ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Chiacchio BB,Sato RM,Siqueira RB,Marques FF

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eye banks use sterile procedures to manipulate the eye, antiseptic measures for ocular surface decontamination, and rigorous criteria for donor selection to minimize the possibility of disease transmission due to corneal grafting. Donor selection focuses on analysis of medical records and specific post-mortem serologi...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Sousa SJFE,Sousa SBFE

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular rigidity (E) at 1, 3, 6 and 24 postoperative months in eyes that underwent LASIK. METHODS:The IOP measured by Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and by the 5.5 and 10 gm. weights of a standardized Schioetz tonometer (ST) and the E measured by differential t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cronemberger S,Guimarães CS,Calixto N,Calixto JM

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optical coherence tomography (OCT) and indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) findings of a 58-year-old male with acute syphilitic posterior placoid chorioretinitis are reported herein. Best-corrected visual acuity was 20/150 in the right eye (OD) and 20/30 in the left eye (OS) at presentation. On funduscopy, there ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Meira-Freitas D,Farah ME,Höfling-Lima AL,Aggio FB

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To describe a surgical technique utilized in a group of Oriental patients to create a crease in the superior eyelid, associated or not with a blepharoplasty, and to review the main factors to attain a satisfactory final result. METHODS:A retrospective study was made in 12 data of patients submitted to a surge...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Vieira GS,Moura Eda M,Van Baak A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate sensibility and specificity of a screening questionnaire with multivariable analysis, compare them and elaborate an artificial neural network for future screenings. METHODS:Observational, transversal study performed at UNIFESP, with 48 patients with allergic conjunctivitis and 54 children without t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Goulart DA,Tacla MA,Marback PM,Solé D,Paranhos Junior A,Perez HB,de Freitas D,Sato EH

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Cataract is the main cause of blindness, affecting 18 million people worldwide, with the highest incidence in the population above 50 years of age. Low visual acuity caused by cataract may have a negative impact on patient quality of life. The current treatment is surgery in order to replace the natural lens wi...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Nogueira HN,Alves M,Schor P

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate corneal endothelium alterations after applying mitomycin C to the sclera using transmission and scanning electron microscopy, correlating alterations with time, concentration, and evaluation methods. METHODS:The corneal endothelium of both eyes of 32 albino rabbits was evaluated and distributed int...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Silva MR,Gregório EA

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report a specific line of research developed at the University of São Paulo/Brazil on fibrin glue used for sealing corneal perforations and the perspectives of use on non-perforated corneal ulcers and photorefractive keratectomy-operated corneas. METHODS:To describe fibrin glue manufacture, development of a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Bonatti JA,Bechara SJ,Dall'Col MW,Cresta FB,Carricondo PC,Kara-José N

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Analysis of the relevance of preoperative evaluation to prevent adverse clinical events, pre- and postoperative, on cataract surgery. METHODS:The study includes 1254 patients submitted to cataract surgery at the Instituto da Catarata do Departamento de Oftalmologia da UNIFESP - EPM, in the period of Jan - Dec ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Tallo FS,Soriano ES,Alvarenga LS

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effectiveness in in-traocular pressure reduction and safety of micropulse trans-scleral diode cyclophotocoagulation in refractory glaucoma. METHODS:We prospectively evaluated a case series of 21 eyes of 21 consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma treated with micropulse transscleral diode ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Jammal AA,Costa DC,Vasconcellos JPC,Costa VP

更新日期：2019-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:A 49-year-old woman with acute loss of vision in her left eye was examined in our clinic. Two months before arriving at out clinic, she was diagnosed with pancreatic endothelial carcinoma. Her visual acuities were 20/20 for the right and 20/200 for the left eye. Fundus examination and fundus fluorescein angiography sh...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Bilgin AB,Apaydin KC,Unal M,Ilhan HD,Turkoglu EB,Aydin N

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the Full Threshold (FT) and SITA Standard (SS) strategies in glaucomatous patients undergoing automated perimetry for the first time. METHODS:Thirty-one glaucomatous patients who had never undergone perimetry underwent automated perimetry (Humphrey, program 30-2) with both FT and SS on the same day,...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Schimiti RB,Arcieri ES,Avelino RR,Matsuo T,Costa VP

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze visual acuity without correction and rotational stability outcomes following toric IOL implantation. METHODS:Prospective study of 20 eyes of 13 patients that underwent phacoemulsification surgery indicated for cataract associated with regular keratomeric astigmatism, symmetrical, ranging from 1 to 4...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Correia RJ,Moreira H,Netto SU,Pantaleão GR

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to identify, according to an systematic review, the best treatment for acute retinal necrosis. METHODS:Following the methodologic guidance of the Cochrane Collaboration and its editorial subgroup "Eye and Vision Group", using search strategy for study identification, articles abou...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Zajdenweber ME,Muccioli C

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose::This study aimed to explore the effects of the Valsalva maneuver (VM) on ectatic corneas during anterior segment tomography scans using a Scheimpflug camera. Methods::This prospective observational study included 100 eyes of 50 patients with bilateral keratoconus (KC). Anterior segment tomography was first pe...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Koçluk Y,Sukgen EA,Cevher S

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors report a case of arteriolar retinal macrovessel, diagnosed by routine ophthalmologic examination, as well as its optic coherence tomography aspects. Congenital retinal macrovessel is a large aberrant vessel, often unilateral, usually a vein, rarely an artery, located in the posterior pole which can cross t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Silva Bde M,Rosa AA,Santos EM,Almeida Sobrinho EF

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of recurrent iris synechiae one year after Nd:YAG laser goniopuncture for deep sclerectomy enhancement in the only functional eye of a patient with end-stage glaucoma. The possible pathophysiology of this uncommon complication and laser treatment aspects are discussed. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Hilgert CR,Hilgert GL,Hardoim VA,Omi CA

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Regardless of significant progress in the field of corneal transplantation to treat corneal opacification, some cases of corneal blindness still present a poor prognosis for conventional penetrating keratoplasty. In patients with repeated graft failure and/or with severe ocular surface disease, the Boston type I kerat...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Magalhães FP,Sousa LB,Oliveira LA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infectious keratitis is rare following laser vision correction. We present a case of aggressive fungal keratitis caused by Aspergillus flavus, following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in the setting of a unique environmental risk factor. We describe the key features of the acute case presentation, which guided e...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Au J,Plesec T,Rocha K,Dupps W Jr,Krueger R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Abnormalities in visual processing caused by visual deprivation or abnormal binocular interaction may induce amblyopia, which is characterized by reduced visual acuity. Occlusion therapy, the conventional treatment, requires special attention as occlusion of the fellow normal eye may reduce its visual acuity and impai...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Bretas CC,Soriano RN

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metastatic tumors are the most common intraocular malignances and choroid is by far the most common site. Breast and lung cancer are the first cause in women and men respectively. We report the case of a 71-year old woman who had choroidal tumor in her left eye. Further image body scans demonstrated several lesions in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Aragão RE,Barreira IM,Gomes LM,Bastos AS,Beserra Fde F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic optic nerve avulsion occurs most commonly after blunt ocular trauma. Optic nerve avulsion by high caliber bullet is exceptional and must be thought of in the management of those patients victims of gunshot wounds to the globe and orbit. The present paper reports the first documented case of this singular con...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Tárcia Rde A

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00