[Double Descemet's membrane after penetrating keratoplasty - surgical approach during phacoemulsification: case report].

abstract：:Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) is an extremely rare tumor that occurs in the head and neck region. Here, we report a unique case of a primary undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma in the orbital region. A 35-year-old woman presented with a progressive proptosis and periocular edema for 1 year. She had no pr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cruz NFSD,Matsuno CA,Cruz SFSD,Miranda AP,Vital Filho J

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose::To compare central corneal thickness (CCT) measurements of healthy individuals obtained with ultrasonic pachymetry (UP) and non-contact specular microscopy (NCSM). Method::In total, 148 eyes of 74 subjects with no ocular or systemic diseases were included in the study. Central corneal thickness measurements o...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Çevik SG,Duman R,Çevik MT,Kıvanç SA,Akova-Budak B,Perente I,Duman R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate ocular straylight before and after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for low myopia with and without topical mitomycin (MMC) treatment. METHODS:Patients who underwent PRK for low myopia were enrolled into the study. PRK without MMC was performed in 21 eyes (12 patients), whereas PRK with topical 0....

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Torricelli AA,Parede TR,Netto MV,Crestana FP,Bechara SJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 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：PURPOSE:Metabolic syndrome denotes a common cluster of naturally connected risk factors including obesity, elevated blood pressure, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, proinflammatory state and prothrombotic state. Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is an acute ischaemic disorder of the optic nerve head and may lead to s...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Kosanovic-Jakovic N,Ivanovic B,Milenkovic S,Risovic D,Dimitrijevic-Sreckovic V,Radosavljevic A,Risimic D,Resan M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Evaluation of the nerve fiber thicknesses of the macula, choroid, and retina using the apnea-hypopnea index in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) without systemic components. METHODS:Prospective, controlled study. The central macular, choroidal, and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickn...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Yuvacı İ,Pangal E,Bayram N,Yüksel SA,Alabay B,Ağadayı A,Sırakaya E,Gülhan A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) has emerged as a viable option in the surgical management of open-angle glaucoma. Our aim is to assess the cost-effectiveness of NPDS and to compare it to maximum medical treatment in a 5-year follow-up. METHODS:A decision analysis model was built. Surgical (NPDS) arm of...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Guedes RA,Guedes VM,Chaoubah A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To determine the potential risk of contamination of a trypan blue bottle (TB) after first use and after being stored under different temperature and humidity conditions, as well as to identify possible contamination factors, most frequently involved microorganisms and simultaneously evaluate bacteriostatic and ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Malta JB,Felberg S,Murça MA,Barros MA,Mimica LM

更新日期：2006-01-01 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:We aimed to evaluate the use of automated quantitative static and dynamic pupillometry in screening patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and different stages of diabetic retinopathy. METHOD:155 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes mellitus group) were included in this study and another 145 age- a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cankurtaran V,Ilhan C,Tekin K,Citirik M,Dirican E,Gurkan E

更新日期：2021-01-01 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 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：:Trichoepithelioma is a benign skin tumor and is most commonly found on the face, however, there are few reports about its occurrence on the eyelids. It is not usually recognized because of its rarity, origin, biological potential, and controversial classification. The purpose of this paper is to report two cases of so...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Sugano DM,Lucci LM,Avila MP,Rehder JR,Pettinati J

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：:This case report describes the production of an ultrathin endothelial donor corneal lamella using a femtosecond laser with low energy and a high frequency. In addition, we report its use in vivo in an eye with pseudophakic bullous keratopathy. The outcomes were observed 3 months after surgery in terms of the change in...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Victor G,Nosé W,Sousa SJ,Forseto Ados S,Alves MR

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare mesenchymal spindle-cell neoplasm commonly found in the pleura; it is rare in the orbit and extremely rare in the lacrimal gland. We herein report a case of SFT of the lacrimal gland that mimicked a pleo morphic adenoma. We discuss the clinical, radiological, histopathological, a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Feijó ED,Nery ACS,Caiado FR,Limongi RM

更新日期：2017-06-01 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 check intraocular pressure (IOP) in individuals using prostaglandin, prostamide or beta-blocker analogues, who sustain either primary open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension after reading, exercise or exercise combined with reading. METHODS:40 individuals (79 eyes), subdivided in to five groups: G1 (with...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Medina AM,Lima NV,Santos RC,Pereira MC,Santos PM

更新日期：2007-01-01 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 knowledge glaucoma patients have about their disease and its treatment. METHODS:One hundred and eighty-three patients were interviewed at the Glaucoma Service of Wills Eye Hospital (Philadelphia, USA, Group 1) and 100 at the Glaucoma Service of University of Campinas (Campinas, Brazil, Group 2)...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Costa VP,Spaeth GL,Smith M,Uddoh C,Vasconcellos JP,Kara-José N

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Uveal melanoma is the most common adult primary intraocular cancer. Although liver metastasis is common to the natural history of the disease, metastasis to the fellow eye is extremely rare. Here we report the case of a 59-year-old man with choroidal melanoma in his right eye who underwent enucleation at a different c...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Belfort RN,Müller MS,Isenberg J,Ferraz P,Szejnfeld D

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the aqueous humor (AH) concentrations of moxifloxacin 0.5% and gatifloxacin 0.3% solutions alone or when treatment was combined with steroids, and to correlate these concentrations with the minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) for the most common endophthalmitis-causing organisms. METHODS:Patient...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Gomes RLR,Viana RG,Melo LAS Jr,Cruz AC,Lima AAS Filho,Suenaga EM,Campos M

更新日期：2017-09-01 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：: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 assess the microsurgery dexterity outcomes of two sequential training evaluations using virtual reality technology. METHODS:This was a multicenter cross-sectional study of all candidates who were accepted as first-year residents at one of six ophthalmology teaching institutions. Residents were subjected to ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Vieira IV,Sakaya BN,Soares LVB,Chamon W

更新日期：2020-08-01 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 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：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

abstract：:Sebaceous carcinoma of the eyelid is a very rare slow-growing tumor and is considered an aggressive eyelid neoplasm. It can reach mortality rate of about 6%. Diagnosis is often delayed because of its ability to masquerade as other periocular lesions, both clinically and histologically. We present three cases of sebace...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Vianna LM,Cariello AJ,Lowen MS,Sant'Anna AE,Hofling-Lima AL

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the postoperative results of phacotrabeculectomy with implantation of PMMA, foldable silicone or foldable hydrofobic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL). SETTING:Glaucoma unit, The Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom. METHODS:We studied a total of 124 eyes of three consecutive...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Serpa Junior E,Wishart PK

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00