Objective: To correlate the asphericity coefficient (Q) with longitudinal spherical aberration (LSA) of the corneal surface, also correlating each of these variables with the average keratometry Methods: An observational study was conducted by collecting preoperative data from the medical records of individuals candidate cataract surgery, i.e., patient sex and age, as well as Q, LSA of the corneal surface and mean keratometry (Km). Patients who had been subjected to any corneal surgical procedure who would alter Q, LSA and Km […]

Purpose: To compare the ability to detect preoperative ectasia risk among LASIK candidates using classic ERSS (Ectasia Risk Score System) and Pentacam Belin-Ambrósio deviation index (BAD-D), and to test the benefit of a combined approach including BAD-D and clinical data. Methods: A retrospective nonrandomized study involved preoperative LASIK data from 23 post-LASIK ectasia cases and 266 stable-LASIK (follow up > 12 months). Preoperative clinical and Pentacam (Oculus; Wetzlar, Germany) data were obtained from all cases. Mann-Whitney’s test was performed to […]

Objetivo: Comparar a capacidade de detectar risco de ectasia no pré-operatório de LASIK usando o clássico ERSS (Ectasia Risk Score System) e índice Belin- Ambrósio (BAD- D) do Pentacam; e para testar o benefício de uma abordagem combinada, incluindo BAD-D e dados clínicos. Métodos: Estudo não randomizado retrospectivo envolveu dados pré-operatórios de LASIK de 23 casos que evoluíram para ectasia pós-LASIK e 266 casos estáveis após LASIK com acompanhamento mínimo de 12 meses. Dados préoperatórios clínicos e do Pentacam (Oculus, […]

The intrastromal corneal ring implant surgery is becoming a surgical procedure in the treatment of keratoconus additive in order to minimize and delay the complications inherent to the pathology. Its action consists in the remodeling cornea, flattening and regulating the central corneal surface. Nowadays with the advent of new technologies, there is an important contribution in the diagnosis of keratoconus, with not only diagnosis but also more effective with better monitoring and prognosis of patients with this disorder ectatic. In […]

OBJECTIVE: To describe a novel technique for clinical characterization of corneal biomechanics using non-invasive dynamic imaging. METHODS: Corneal deformation response during non contact tonometry (NCT) is monitored by ultra-high-speed (UHS) photography. The Oculus Corvis ST (Scheimpflug Technology; Wetzlar, Germany) has a UHS Scheimpflug camera, taking over 4,300 frames per second and of a single 8mm horizontal slit, for monitoring corneal deformation response to NCT. The metered collimated air pulse or puff has a symmetrical configuration and fixed maximal internal pump […]

OBJETIVO: Descrever uma nova técnica para caracterização clínica das propriedades biomecânicas da córnea, usando sistema de imagem dinâmica não invasivo. MÉTODOS: A resposta de deformação da córnea é monitorada durante tonometria de não contato com fotografia de Scheimpflug de altíssima velocidade. O Oculus Corvis ST (Scheimpflug Technology; Wetzlar, Germany) apresenta uma câmera UHS Scheimpflug que adquire mais que 4.300 fotos por segundo com cobertura de 8mm horizontais para monitorar a resposta de deformação durante a tonometria de não contato por […]

This paper reviews and makes a critical analysis of radiofrequency in ophthalmology. Localized heating of the cornea has been apllied since 1889 for different therapeutic and surgical objectives.The principle that heating corneal tissue causes shrinking of the collagen that changes the corneal curvature. After the approval of FDA in 2004, we initiated a multicenter study in Brazil coordinated by ABC School of Medicine that resulted in an analyses of 258 patients. Inconclusion the study showed that the procedure had a […]

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety of PRK in patients with atypical corneal topography, but without features of keratoconus in Pentacam. METHODS: Medical records of patients who underwent PRK method that presented atypical corneal topography and Pentacam rates considered normal in the pre operative were analyzed. The sample consisted of nineteen eyes of ten patients. The considered criteria of corneal irregularity were: increased curvature greater than 47D with asymmetry less than 1,5D, 1,5D displacement above the apex and inferior-superior asymmetry greater […]