[Cornea verticillata - a clinical marker of Fabry disease: case report].

abstract：PURPOSE:To investigate the relationship between quantitative iris parameters and the presence of keratoconus. METHODS:Cross-sectional observational study that included 15 affected eyes of 15 patients with keratoconus and 26 eyes of 26 normal age- and sex-matched controls. Iris parameters (area, thickness, and pupil di...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Bonfadini G,Arora K,Vianna LM,Campos M,Friedman D,Muñoz B,Jun AS

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:To describe different techniques for the detection of diabetic foveal edema. A retrospective review of the detection of diabetic foveal edema. Noncontact lens biomicroscopy is relatively insensitive in mild foveal thickening apparent on optical coherence tomography. Optical coherence tomography measurements can detect...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Hannouche RZ,Avila MP

更新日期：2008-09-01 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：:We report the case of an 11-year-old girl with sickle cell disease who presented to the emergency room after being hit by a mud pie in the left frontal region. Examination evidenced left eye proptosis, eyelid swelling, reduced visual acuity and afferent pupillary defect, without any inflammatory signs such as fever, h...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Procianoy F,Brandão Filho M,Cruz AA,Alencar VM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide in patients with diffuse diabetic macular edema on the visual acuity and intraocular pressure. To report the potential adverse events and to analyze the potential relationship between age and visual acuity and intraocular pressure variability. METH...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Rezende MP,Dias AF,Oshima A,Andrade EP,Serracarbassa PD

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To evaluate the retina nerve fiber layer by laser polarimetry in patients in chronic use of chloroquine. METHODS:Forty-four eyes of twenty-two patients were studied. These were in use of chloroquine due to rheumatic diseases during at least one year. As a control group, twenty patients without use of chloroqu...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Antunes Dde A,Cavalcanti HD,Leal D,Santana HV,Santos RA,Santos LP

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada disease (VKH), a well-established multiorgan disorder affecting pigmented structures, is an autoimmune disorder of melanocyte proteins in genetically susceptible individuals. Several clinical and experimental data point to the importance of the effector role of CD4+ T cells and Th1 cytokines, the ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Damico FM,Bezerra FT,Silva GC,Gasparin F,Yamamoto JH

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the ability of spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) to diagnose macular changes pre- and post-cataract surgery and to identify changes in central foveal thickness (CFT) relative to age, sex, and presence of concomitant ophthalmic pathologies, for a period of 6 months post-surgery. ME...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Moreira Neto CA,Moreira Júnior CA,Moreira AT

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the safety and efficacy of human preserved amniotic membrane (AM) in the trabeculectomy for treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma. METHODS:A prospective, randomized clinical trial compared primary trabeculectomy with amniotic membrane (study group) and without amniotic membrane (control group) in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Eliezer RN,Kasahara N,Caixeta-Umbelino C,Pinheiro RK,Mandia C Jr,Malta RF

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Discoid lupus is characterized by erythematosus lesions limited to the skin, covered by adherent white scales, which rise at places more exposed to the sun. A case of a 26 year-old woman, who was suffering for months from redness and burning of the eyes, and was been treated for blepharitis without resolution is repor...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Kormann RB,Cunha E,Silva AT,Beckhauser AP,Werner B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the results of strabismus surgery under peribulbar and general anesthesia in cases of small and moderate angle of horizontal strabismus. METHODS:Medical records of eighty-four patients with small and moderate angle horizontal strabismus who underwent strabismus surgery were reviewed. Forty-two patie...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Carvalho KM,Millán T,Minguini N,Wakamatsu TH

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors describe an unusual association between posterior keratoconus and iris atrophy, confirmed by a complete ocular evaluation, scheimpflug imaging and pachymetric curve. A hypothesis for concomitant findings is discussed. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Gus PI,Araújo BS,Zelanis S,Schmalfuss TR,Marinho DR

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study reports two cases of symptomatic essential trichomegaly. Trichomegaly may develop in various diseases, including anorexia nervosa, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, pretibial myxedema, systemic lupus erythematosus, vernal keratoconjunctivitis, and uveitis. The exact incidence trichomegaly is unknown, and th...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Rossetto JD,Nascimento H,Muccioli C,Belfort R Jr

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSES:To evaluate the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity in premature babies examined at the "Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem", coming from the "Maternidade Darcy Vargas" during the period from June 1992 to June 1999. To describe the risk factors that cause a predisposition to develop retinopathy of prem...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Bonotto LB,Moreira AT,Carvalho DS

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluate contact lenses fitting after intracorneal ring implantation for keratoconus, its visual acuity and comfort. METHODS:Retrospective study of patients undergoing contact lenses fitting, after intracorneal ring for keratoconus. The criterion for contact lens fitting was unsatisfactory visual acuity with s...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Moreira LB,Bardal RA,Crisigiovanni LR

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To measure, using the retinal thickness analyzer, the mean foveal thickness and the mean perifoveal thickness values on patients suffering from mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy without clinically detectable macular edema (classified by the ETDRS study), and compare them with healthy individuals. MET...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Ramalho LH,Avila MP,Moraes Júnior HV,Damasceno Ede F

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine a correction factor for refractive errors evaluated without cycloplegy effect. METHODS:A study was made with 623 patients (1,246 eyes) of both sexes, aging between 3 and 40 years old. The dynamic and static refractometries were obtained using the automated refractor Shin-Nippon Accuref-K 9001. 1% ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Takahagi RU,Lavagnoli A,Fernandes TM,Schelinni SA,Padovani CR

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a patient who received conjunctival tattooing for cosmetic purposes with associated complications. A 28-year-old male experienced severe ocular pain after undergoing conjunctival tattooing. Slit-lamp examination revealed blue deposits over the conjunctiva in association with intense conjunctival ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cruz NFSD,Cruz SFSD,Ishigai DH,Santos KS,Felberg S

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Permanent visual loss can be caused by improper use of immunosuppressive therapy in cases of uveitis without differential diagnosis of syphilitic uveitis. We present four cases of syphilitic uveitis that were incorrectly diagnosed as being secondary to rheumatic diseases and were subsequently treated with immunosuppre...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Afonso VC,Nascimento H,Belfort RM,Sato EI,Muccioli C,Belfort R Jr

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the case of a seven year-old male patient, born at term without any perinatal complications, referred to the Retina/Vitreous Service for diagnostic elucidation. He had a history of progressive visual acuity loss on his left eye that started four years ago. On examination, he had decreased corneal diameter an...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Lavezzo MM,Barreira AK Jr,Zacharias LC,Takahashi WY

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinoschisis is an abnormal separation of the retinal layers and is asymptomatic in most cases. Enlargement of the area of retinoschisis and retinal tear and detachment are possible complications of the disease, and the treatment of retinoschisis is controversial. In this case report, we present a case of retinal det...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Suzuki AC,Zacharias LC,Tanaka T,Rocha DN,Takahashi WY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the most common approach to repair the anophthalmic socket in Brazil, and to compare the data with the trends in other countries. METHODS:Exploratory study using electronic questionnaire sent by Internet to ophthalmologists members of the Brazilian Orbit and Oculoplastic Society (SBCPO). The recei...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Sousa RL,Schellini SA,Zornoff Dde C,Padovani CR

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Orbital emphysema is the abnormal presence of air in the orbit. Occurrence in the absence of orbital fracture is rare. We report a case of a 40-year-old female presenting unilateral orbital emphysema after vigorous nose blowing. She developed sudden visual loss as a result of elevated intraocular pressure and urgent t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Furlani Bde A,Diniz B,Bitelli LG,Martins EN

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The present study's aim was to compare the biomechanical properties of corneal tissue in patients who underwent deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) surgery, with successful big bubble formation and manual lamellar dissection, during failed big bubble formation. METHODS:This retrospective comparative stu...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Akdemir MO,Acar BT,Acar S

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe the case of a 23-month-old female infant with a diagnosis of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and hemorrhagic retinopathy. The patient had a past history of abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, and acute renal failure. On ophthalmologic examination, indirect ophthalmoscopy revealed extensive areas of flame-shap...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Geraissate JC,Yamamoto RE,Isaac DL,Ávila MP

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:We aimed to compare the thickness of anterior sclera, corneal layers, and pre-ocular tear film between patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and healthy individuals. METHODS:Fifty-one patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and 41 healthy control participants were recruited in this cross-sectional and comp...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Pekel G,Taşçı M,Bahar A,Pekel E,Çetin EN,Martin Ç,Çobankara V

更新日期：2019-07-01 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 determine the incidence of positive corneoscleral rim cultures preserved in Optisol GS medium, to identify pathogens involved and possible recipient eye infection. METHODS:A hundred sixty-three corneoscleral rim cultures penetrating keratoplasties performed from January 2001 to January 2003 in the Hospital ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Borowsky CM,Wallau AD,Reetz A,Kwitko S,Rymer S,Locatelli CI

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00