A fibrin-related line of research and theoretical possibilities for the use of fibrin glue as a temporary basal membrane in non-perforated corneal ulcers and in photorefractive keratectomy (PRK)-operated corneas.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the biopsychosocial profile of patients with anophthalmia, with emphasis on the psychological and functional impact of eye loss and the social reintegration of this population. METHODS:Prospective analyses of 84 patients (50 males and 34 females), rehabilitated or in the rehabilitation process with...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cabral LG,Martelli Júnior H,Leite DM,Sabatini Júnior D,Freitas AB,Miranda RT,Swerts MS,Barros LM

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitreous cyst is a rare condition of the posterior segment of the eye. It can occur in eyes with coexistent ocular diseases or in eyes that are otherwise normal. This study reports a case of vitreous cyst in a patient with retinitis pigmentosa and presents its clinical and ultrasonographic features. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Frasson M,de Queiroz AC,Lino BT,Nehemy MB

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：: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：:Ichthyosis follicular, alopecia, and photophobia (IFAP) syndrome is a rare disease, with possible X-linked mode of inheritance. The patient presented with ocular findings of photophobia, corneal scarring and erosions, superficial and deep corneal vascularization and myopia. He was treated with artificial tears and pun...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Höpker LM,Ribeiro CG,Oliveira LM,Moreira AT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare artificial eye amplitudes in enucleated socket with porous polyethylene either spherical or quad-motility implant and study the characteristics of artificial eyes fit with the two orbital implants. METHODS:A total of 21 patients were prospectively studied who underwent enucleation because of an intr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Lucci LM,Höfling-Lima AL,Erwenne CM,Toledo Cassano EM

更新日期：2007-09-01 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 describe costs and outcomes of phacoemulsification for cataracts performed by ophthalmology residents. METHODS:We obtained medical records from patients operated on in 2011 by third year residents (R3) using phacoemulsification (n=576). Our expenses estimation included professionals' and hospital costs (fee...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Saad Filho R,Moreto R,Nakaghi RO,Haddad W,Coelho RP,Messias A

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate fixation by a bioadhesive of the external ocular muscles to the porous polyethylene spheres. METHODS:An experimental study was performed using eight white rabbits that underwent right eye enucleation with placement of 12 mm spheres of porous polyethylene. The rectus muscles (superior and inferior) ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Ferraz LC,Schellini SA,Wludarski SL,Padovani CR,Müller S

更新日期：2007-03-01 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 culture quiescent human keratocytes and evaluate the effects of ultraviolet light and riboflavin on human corneal keratocytes in vitro. METHODS:Keratocytes were obtained from remaining corneoscleral ring donor corneas previously used in corneal transplant surgeries and cultured in DMEM/F12 with 2% FBS until...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Covre JL,Cristovam PC,Loureiro RR,Hazarbassanov RM,Campos M,Sato ÉH,Gomes JÁ

更新日期：2016-05-01 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:To evaluate the percentage of ophthalmologic patients who search for a second opinion and to verify the main reason for this search. METHODS:The methodology of the present study consists of a direct interview with 806 ophthalmologic patients, attended at a specialized hospital, through an adequately elaborated...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Obeid WN,Vieira LA,Frangieh AY

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) remains a leading cause of blindness in the western world. Several clinical forms of the disease are recognized, whereas choroidal neovascularization (CNV) represents an important manifestation suitable for treatment. The treatment of CNV has been a major focus of research in th...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Rodrigues EB,Rossi EE,Grumann Junior A,Meyer CH,Ho AC

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the first three years of The Amazon Ocular Oncology Center, the first ocular cancer center in the North of Brazil. METHODS:Here, we report patient information including patients' age, gender, diagnosis, treatment, and city of origin. RESULTS:Two hundred and twenty-one patients were included on thi...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cohen S,Pretyman CS,Sant'Ana R,Singh N,Morales M,Belfort RN

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nature has always provided an unlimited source of biologically-active compounds. Since the beginning of mankind, humans have sought resources in fauna and flora to treat eye diseases. However, it was only after the Industrial Revolution that extracts of plants and substances of animal origin could be used safely, as h...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Pinheiro GKLO,Araújo Filho I,Araújo Neto I,Rêgo ACM,Azevedo EP,Pinheiro FI,Lima Filho AAS

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the efficacy of topical 1.5% azithromycin in the treatment of moderate to severe chronic blepharitis and to compare the efficacy of two different treatment modalities. METHODS:A randomized clinical trial included 67 patients with chronic anterior and/or posterior blepharitis, followed-up for 3 months...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Fadlallah A,Rami HE,Fahd D,Dunia I,Bejjani R,Chlela E,Waked N,Jabbour E,Fahed S

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis is the process involving the growth of new blood vessels from preexisting vessels which occurs in both physiologic and pathological settings. It is a complex process controlled by a large number of modulating factors, the pro-and antiangiogenic factors. The underlying cause of vision loss in proliferative...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Damico FM

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ocular inflammation is one of the leading causes of blindness and loss of vision. Human uveitis is a complex and heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by inflammation of intraocular tissues. The eye may be the only organ involved, or uveitis may be part of a systemic disease. A significant number of cases are ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Gasparin F,Takahashi BS,Scolari MR,Gasparin F,Pedral LS,Damico FM

更新日期：2012-03-01 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:To report the outcomes of bupivacaine injection for the treatment of comitant horizontal strabismus and evaluate clinical effectiveness and associated radiological changes. METHODS:This prospective observational clinical study was conducted on 10 patients with comitant horizontal strabismus of up to 40 prism d...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Karaca U,Altinsoy Hİ,Mutlu FM,Ceylan OM

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Mitomycin C has been used in ophthalmic surgery to mitigate postoperative scarring. However, the outcomes of endoscopic-assisted probing for the treatment of congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction with adjunctive mitomycin C in children remain unknown. Our study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Galindo-Ferreiro A,Khandekar R,Akaishi PM,Cruz AAV,Galvez-Ruiz A,Dolmetsch A,Schellini SA

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the epidemiology of superficial corneal foreign body. METHODS:Patients who were seen at the Emergency Service of the Federal University of São Paulo, from April/05 to June/05, were screened and those with superficial corneal foreign body were interviewed. Data regarding gender, age, occupation, emp...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Gerente VM,Melo GB,Regatieri CV,Alvarenga LS,Martins EN

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To report the impression cytologic results after corneal cross-linking and insertion of intrastromal corneal ring segments for keratoconus. METHODS:Thirty-nine eyes were distributed into two groups: 1) cross-linking group (patients underwent corneal cross-linking procedure), and 2) riboflavin eyedrops group (p...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Renesto Ada C,Barros Jde N,Campos M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fungal endophthalmitis is a rare condition often associated with poor prognosis. We present a case of postoperative acute fungal endophthalmitis caused by the yeast-like fungus Stephanoascus ciferrii (Candida ciferrii). The fungus was resistant to fluconazole, voriconazole, and amphotericin B but susceptible to caspof...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Danielescu C,Cantemir A,Chiselita D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate refractional astigmatism prevalence and its relationship with grating acuity in a cohort of non-verbal children. METHODS:482 normal children, aged from 2 to 36 months, were submitted to ophthalmological examination. Fourteen subjects were excluded due to ocular disease and the sample remained with ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Lipener C,Munoz Ede H,Moreira JB,Berezovsky A,Salomão SR,Ventura DF

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of intraocular lenses was a great advance in visual recovery after cataract surgery. Although usually with good biocompatibility, some alterations in the intraocular lens material may occur after implantation. Polymethylmethacrylate was the first intraocular lens material to be used on a large scale and assume...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Maia OO Jr,Nakashima AF,Barbosa EP,Primiano Júnior HP,Nakashima Y

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess the resources use, costs and effectiveness of non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS). METHODS:A retrospective cohort of NPDS patients was analyzed. Eyes were stratified according to glaucoma severity into 3 groups: 1 (early), 2 (moderate) and 3 (severe). NPDS associated resources were based on the f...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Guedes RA,Guedes VM,Chaoubah A

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fabry's disease is a rare X-linked lysosomal storage disorder of glycosphingolipid (GL) metabolism, caused by a deficiency of alpha-galactosidase A activity. The progressive accumulation of GL in tissues results in the clinical manifestations of the disease, that are more evident in hemizygous males, and include angio...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cordeiro CA,Oréfice F,Lasmar EP,Santos HH,Valadares ER

更新日期：2007-07-01 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