ABSTRACT The objective of this report was to describe an atypical presentation of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (CHRRPE) with acute visual loss in a pediatric patient. A child underwent complete ophthalmologic evaluation, multimodal retinal imaging (fundus examination, optical coherence tomography, and ocular ultrasonography), and neurological and hematological investigation to exclude differential diagnoses. A previously asymptomatic patient developed sudden unilateral visual loss associated with peripapillary retinal elevation. After excluding neoplastic and systemic infiltrative diseases, clinical and […]

ABSTRACT Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma is a rare, benign vascular tumor of the choroid that can cause severe macular complications and irreversible vision loss despite its non-malignant nature. We report the case of a 41-year-old patient with no significant medical history who presented with progressive visual loss in the right eye. Fundus examination revealed a circumscribed yellow-orange choroidal mass located along the inferotemporal vascular arcade, associated with serous retinal detachment involving the macula. Multimodal imaging findings strongly supported the diagnosis of […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare refractive measurements obtained with the QuickSee Free™ (QSFree) wavefront autorefractor, with and without a +2.00 D fogging lens, against subjective clinical refractometry (SCR) under cycloplegia in schoolchildren aged 7 to 17 years. Methods: One hundred right eyes from 100 healthy Brazilian schoolchildren were evaluated using QSFree without cycloplegia, QSFree with a +2.00 D fogging lens, QSFree under cycloplegia, and SCR under cycloplegia. Refractions were converted into spherical equivalent (SE) and astigmatic vector components projected onto the […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and describe the Ophthalmic Screening Kit (KOT) to be used by general practitioners in primary health care (PHC), aimed at screening children aged 0-10 years and preventing amblyopia. Methods: Methodological study conducted in four phases: (1) integrative literature review; (2) planning using a SWOT matrix; (3) construction of KOT components; and (4) refinement through assessment of functionality, content validity, applicability, and limitations. Results: The KOT comprises a guidance manual for general practitioners (age-specific examination, red flags, […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To retrospectively analyze the epidemiological profile of uveitis cases treated in 2024 at a reference Ophthalmology hospital. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, observational, and retrospective study involving 398 patients attended at the uveitis outpatient clinic from January to December 2024. Sociodemographic characteristics, anatomical classification, etiology, and laterality were evaluated, with descriptive analysis of the data. Results: Anterior uveitis predominated (43.8%), followed by posterior uveitis (32.2%), panuveitis (20.7%), and intermediate uveitis (3.3%). The majority of patients were female (54.5%), […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the incidence, epidemiological profile, risk factors, and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm newborns (PTNB) and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants at a university hospital. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study using data from newborns admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) between January 2014 and December 2022. Preterm newborns with birth weight ≤1500 g and/or gestational age ≤32 weeks were included. Maternal and neonatal information was analyzed. Results: A total […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To conduct a comprehensive analysis of the pathogenetic mechanisms through which various groups of allergens cause ocular manifestations. Methods: A systematic review of scientific publications from 2010 to 2024 is conducted, incorporating data from PubMed®, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. The selection of literature is based on peer-reviewed studies with clear methodologies, ensuring a high level of result reliability. Results: The analysis demonstrates that the primary triggers of allergic conjunctivitis are aeroallergens, contact allergens, and food […]

ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the agreement between IOLMaster 500 and Argos for ocular biometry parameters Methods: This retrospective study included 104 patients (205 eyes) who underwent biometry with both devices. Measurements included axial length (AL), keratometry (K1, K2), and ACD. Anterior chamber depth (ACD) measurements were compared directly as reported by each device, without additional correction for corneal thickness. Results: No significant differences were found for AL (23.49 ± 1.29 mm versus 23.63 ± 1.35 mm; p = 0.737), K1 […]