ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical profiles, outcomes, and follow-up visits of patients treated in the emergency department of a reference hospital in Paraná, Brazil. Methods: This observational, cross-sectional, and retrospective study analyzed medical records from the emergency department of a reference ophthalmology hospital in Curitiba, Paraná, from December 21, 2021 to March 20, 2022. Results: A total of 8,072 medical records were examined, of which 6,565 were new complaints, 620 were follow-up visits, and 887 were incomplete […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the Brazilian population’s knowledge and habits regarding glaucoma. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a random sample calculated to be representative of the Brazilian population. Data collection was conducted by a company specialized in population surveys through telephone calls. A structured questionnaire was used with questions about glaucoma, including its concept, risk factors, and treatment, as well as eye health prevention habits and attitudes. All interviews were recorded and reviewed. Results: The study population consisted […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the ophthalmologic emergency care provided at a public hospital in Northern Minas Gerais. Methods: This is an analytical cross-sectional study. The data were obtained from medical records regarding ophthalmologic emergency care provided in 2022 at a public hospital in Northern Minas Gerais. Results: A total of 314 ophthalmologic consultations were evaluated, with traumatic injuries being the most frequent, accounting for 58.6% of cases. Foreign bodies were the most common cause of traumatic injury, and iron filings […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate clinical-epidemiological profile, risk factors, and quality of life of patients with meibomian gland dysfunction. Methods: A total of 108 patients were prospectively studied. Symptoms of dry eye, eyelid disorders and secretory function were analyzed. Laboratorial exams included fasting glucose, glycated hemoglobin, cholesterol, and triglycerides. Quality of life was analyzed using the Ocular Surface Disease Index©. Results: Mean age was 53.6 ± 17.9 years, 69.4% were females, 82.7% with gynecological history, 46.3% with cardiovascular history, and 80.6% […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the prevalence of congenital ophthalmic malformations in Brazil between 2013 and 2021 and study the factors related to their occurrence in live births during this period. Methods: This was an epidemiological, observational, analytical, cross-sectional study using data from the Sistema de Informações sobre Nascidos Vivos on live births between January 2013 and December 2021 in Brazil. Only live births born with ≥ 500g were included in the study. Congenital ophthalmic malformations were analyzed according to the […]

ABSTRACT Objective To analyze strabismus surgeries in children in Brazil over a 10-year period using Datasus, focusing on regional, temporal, gender, and age group variations. Methods A descriptive and quantitative study using data from Datasus (from January 2013 to November 2023), analyzing strabismus surgeries in children aged 0 to 14. Variables included gender, age group, region, and year of surgery. The research used public and anonymous data, eliminating the need for ethical approval. Results There was equal susceptibility between genders. […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the performance of the Color and Snellen Tests in Brazil. Methods: This descriptive and retrospective epidemiological study employs a quantitative approach to analyze data obtained via TABNET regarding the “Color Vision Test” and the “Visual Acuity Potential Assessment” over the last five years, focusing on school-aged children. Results: 26,374 tests were conducted, predominantly in the southern region of Brazil, although some states did not present data. There is a triple frequency in the use of the […]

ABSTRACT Objective To gather the available evidence in the literature on the prevalence and associated factors of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in Latin America. Methods This scoping review was developed according to the PRISMA-ScR. Prevalence data were summarized by weighted mean, considering the type of DM and country. For the analysis of associated factors, meta-analyses were performed with the most homogeneous studies, and the ORs and their 95%CIs were calculated. Results Forty-two articles published between 2004 and 2020 were included in […]