Analysis of ophthalmological and vision-related publications in Latin America.

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the knowledge and behaviors of ophthalmologists in Turkey concerning micronutrition support in patients with age related macular degeneration (ARMD). METHODS:This study involved 1,845 ophthalmologists. A scientific poll was sent to all participants by email. The survey covered the following: demogr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Muhammed Ş,Yüksel H,Şahin A,Cingü AK,Türkcü FM,Özkurt ZG,Çaça İ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify the main indications for corneal transplantation, analyze the results and provide demographic and epidemiological profile of patients referred to the Corneal Transplantation Project. METHODS:A retrospective analysis, from June to December 2003, of patients referred to the Corneal Transplantation Pr...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Calix Netto MJ,Giustina ED,Ramos GZ,Peccini RF,Sobrinho M,de Souza LB

更新日期：2006-09-01 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：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 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：: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：:A sharp drop in the prevalence of leprosy occurred in the last three decades. However, the incidence has not decreased at the same rate. Three years after the World Health Organization last deadline for leprosy control, patients considered healed still need special care for their incapacities and immunopathological re...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cohen JM

更新日期：2009-09-01 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：: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：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

abstract：PURPOSE:To compare the outcomes of two surgical techniques of penetrating keratoplasty with different surgical time, regarding the crystalline and the intraocular lens. METHODS:This retrospective study included 37 patients' eyes divided into 2 groups: extracapsular cataract extraction, posterior chamber intraocular le...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Leão DM,de Sousa LB

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this report, we describe an unusual patient with a choreiform movement disorder, misdiagnosed as Huntington disease, who later developed dense vitreitis leading to the identification of Treponema pallidum as the underlying pathogen of both abnormalities. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Pereira LS,Wu AP,Kandavel G,Memarzadeh F,McCulley TJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three rare cases of ethmoid osteoma extending to the medial quadrant of the orbit that had singular particularities, such as occurring in women, at an unusual age group, and complaint of epiphora. The radiographic images were typical of this condition. Patients were submitted to surgery with complete resolut...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cordeiro de Carvalho CS,Schellini SA,Tagliarini JV,Nakajima V,Domingues MA

更新日期：2007-11-01 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: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：: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：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：PURPOSE:To determine the main causes of penetrating keratoplasty indications at "Hospital das Clínicas-UNICAMP" (January, 1999 to December, 2003). METHODS:A non-comparative, retrospective series of case studies. The authors reviewed the files of 857 patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty at "Hospital das Clín...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Flores VG,Dias HL,de Castro RS

更新日期：2007-05-01 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：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：:A new model of orbital implant, matching the low cost of acrylic implants (PMMA) with the advantages of medpor (Porex) is presented herein. The new implant model consists of a PMMA implant with a dura mater scrap adhered on its anterior face of the same diameter of the acrylic implant and a medpor snip adhered on its ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Araf D,Assae OM,Brito RV,Aquino G Jr,Silva TA

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To analyze the clinical outcomes of the ocular surface in patients with vitamin D deficiency after oral replacement. METHODS:A total of 40 patients with vitamin D deficiency were enrolled in the study. The patients received 50,000 units of oral vitamin D weekly over a period of 8 weeks. After 8 weeks, 1,500-2,...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Karaca EE,Kemer ÖE,Özek D,Berker D,Imga NN

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：: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：PURPOSE:To show the subperiosteal midface lift as an option to treat cicatricial eyelid ectropion. METHODS:Nine patients submitted to 12 surgeries to correct cicatricial eyelid ectropion, were evaluated according sex, age and treatment results. All the patients had the surgery done under local anesthesia and the midfa...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Schellini SA,Sampaio Junior Ade A

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of early post-LASIK ectasia detected in the first 6 months after surgery. The patient was treated by means of intrastromal corneal crosslinking under the flap, without de-epithelialization, which resulted in a positive outcome. At the time of writing, 2 years after the procedure, the patient remaine...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Moscovici BK,Campos M

更新日期：2014-05-01 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 report the preliminary surgical results of pars plana vitrectomy with a transconjunctival technique using the TSV-25 Millennium system. METHODS:Twenty consecutive patients (20 eyes) that underwent transconjunctival vitrectomy with the TSV-25 Millennium system, between July 2003 and January 2004, were prospe...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Rezende Filho F,Alcântara S,Régis LG

更新日期：2005-11-01 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：PURPOSE:To evaluate the feasibility of the combined use of bevacizumab (Avastin®) and combined with infliximab (Remicade®) in the treatment of naive choroidal neovascularization due to age-related macular degeneration eyes. METHODS:Intravitreal injections of bevacizumab combined with infliximab in 6 neovascular age-re...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Freitas LG,Isaac DL,Tannure WT,Gabriel LA,Reis RG,Rassi AR,Freitas CA,Ávila MP

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00