Use of virtual reality equipment to assess the manual dexterity of applicants for ophthalmology residency.

abstract：:We present a case in which a patient with intraorbital Langerhans' cell granuloma, with anatomical and functional skills compromised by intraorbital hypertension, which was treated with urgency orbitotomy by cranial approach. Male, two years-old, presented conjuntival proptosis, red eye, complete ophthalmoplegy, exoph...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Valentim Neto JG,Schaurich CG

更新日期：2009-01-01 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：PURPOSE:To assess the long-term refractive outcomes of photorefractive keratectomy in myopia and myopic astigmatism. METHODS:A retrospective study of 120 photorefractive keratectomy operated eyes with at least four-year follow-up (maximum of 96 months, mean follow-up 55 months). We divided patients into group 1 (G1) s...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Yamazaki ES,Stillitano I,Wallau AD,Bottós JM,Campos M

更新日期：2007-11-01 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 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：: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：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 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：:Bilateral orbital metastases restricted to the extraocular muscles (EOMs) are exceedingly rare. We report a case of bilateral extraocular muscle metastases from a small cell lung carcinoma and provide a review of the relevant literature. A 56-year-old smoker presented with proptosis, motility changes, and a relative a...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Crisostomo S,Cardigos J,Fernandes DH,Luís ME,Pires GN,Duarte AF,Boavida AM

更新日期：2019-08-29 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：OBJECTIVE:Investigate the average blinking time in conversation and in Video Display Terminal use of young adults and adults in the presbyopic age group. METHODS:A transversal analytical study in a readily accessible sample consisting of Volkswagen do Brasil - Curitiba, Paraná employees was performed. The cohort group...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Schaefer TM,Schaefer AR,Abib FC,José NK

更新日期：2009-09-01 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 report the retrospective experience of a reference center in the diagnosis and treatment of orbital eosinophilic granuloma. METHODS:A review of the files in the Opththalmic Pathology Laboratory, of the Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos, Universidade Federal da Bahia, between 1974 and 2004, was ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Marback EF,Guimarães RD,Nader M,Moitinho LM,Marback RL

更新日期：2008-05-01 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

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：: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：: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：:A case of inadvertent retention of Descemet's membrane after penetrating keratoplasty for Fuchs dystrophy is reported. The challenges to remove it during cataract surgery are commented, as well as a proposal of a new surgical approach. ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Marback E,Melo CL

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To describe the use of a lid crease incision for upper eyelid margin rotation in cicatricial entropion combining internal traction on the anterior lamella, tarsotomy, and tarsal overlap without external sutures. METHODS:Surgical description: The main steps of the procedure consisted of exposure of the entire t...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Cruz AA,Akaishi PM,Al-Dufaileej M,Galindo-Ferreiro A

更新日期：2015-11-01 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 study the distribution of the central corneal thickness and its correlations with other biometric data in patients with congenital glaucoma. METHODS:Patients had been divided into two groups: group "A", composed of patients with congenital glaucoma, being subdivided in two sub-groups: with Haab striae (A1) ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Mendes MH,Sakata L,Betinjane AJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 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 evaluate vascular density in super-ficial and deep capillary plexuses of the retina, measured using optical coherence tomography angiography in patients with branch retinal vein occlusion. Affected eyes were compared with the contralateral eye of the same patient and both were compared with normal eyes. MET...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Moura BCFS,Lira RPC,Arantes TEFE,Paiva IB,Bravo Filho VTF

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To study the deformation response of three distinct contact lenses with known structures, which served as corneal models, under different chamber pressures using ultra-high-speed (UHS) Scheimpflug imaging. METHODS:Three hydrophilic contact lenses were mounted on a sealed water chamber with precisely adjustable...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Correia FF,Ramos I,Roberts CJ,Steinmueller A,Krug M,Ambrósio R Jr

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate and compare corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) in healthy eyes with a central corneal thickness (CCT) < 505 µm with CH and CRF in gender-, age-, and CCT-matched keratoconus cases, and to estimate the sensitivity and specificity of these parameters for discriminating between ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Fontes BM,Ambrósio R Jr,Velarde GC,Nosé W

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate changes in corneal sensitivity following corneal cross-linking (CXL) in patients with progressive earlier stage keratoconus. METHODS:Thirty-eight eyes of 19 patients (11 women, 8 men) were included in a prospective, nonrandomized clinical study. The mean patient age was 22 years (range, 18-26 years...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Lago Ade M,Nassaralla BR,Stival LR,Nassaralla Junior JJ

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:A 43-year-old male with a history of eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis presented with headache and double vision since 48 h. Idiopathic hypertrophic pachymeningitis was diagnosed based on nuclear magnetic resonance and comprehensive systemic study findings. Eosinophilic angiocentric fibrosis and idiopathic hypertroph...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Suárez AR,Capote AC,Barrientos YF,Soto ML,Moreno SG,Martín FG

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:The point of centration for refractive surgery is a theme of great importance that generates considerable discussion among specialists and surgeons in the field. Notably, any changes in light can alter the size of the pupil, and the visual axis of the fixation line to the fovea is unique in each patient. A variety of ...

journal_title：Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia

authors： Rios LC,Silva PGD,Canamary Junior AM,Rodrigues P,Regatieri CVS,Campos M,Moscovici BK

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00