ABSTRACT Objective: Early and accurate detection of corneal ectasias is essential for appropriate clinical management. The combined use of Pentacam and anterior segment OCT allows for a more comprehensive assessment of the morphological abnormalities associated with corneal ectasias, enabling earlier differentiation between normal and suspect cases. This study aims to investigate the relationship between OCT and Pentacam findings in the detection of corneal ectasias, analyzing their interdependence and clinical relevance. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional observational study based on data collected […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding the Red Reflex Test (RRT). Methods: A cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach was conducted with professional nurses in São Luís, Maranhão, between October 15, 2023, and January 15, 2024. A questionnaire was applied, including sociodemographic variables and an assessment of knowledge and practice related to the RRT. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with STATA 14.0. Results: A total of 49 nurses working in healthcare assistance participated in […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the epidemiological and economic aspects of hospital admissions for glaucoma in Brazil between 2018-2024. Methods: Analytical ecological time-series study using SIH (Hospital System Information)/SUS data from the DATASUS platform. All hospital admissions with a diagnosis of glaucoma during the period were included. Results: A total of 50,062 admissions were recorded, reflecting a 45.9% increase. Most cases occurred in brown-skinned males aged 60-69. Most surgeries were elective. The Southeast region had the highest number of cases, while […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate pneumatic retinopexy in the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Methods: A retrospective observational study of 24 eyes was conducted over a one-year period, using secondary data collection and a qualitative-quantitative approach. Patient characteristics, clinical presentation, and treatment-related variables were analyzed. Results: The mean age was 58.29 ± 12.36 years, with 58.33% of patients being male. Pseudophakia was present in 20.83% of cases. The median baseline visual acuity was 1.3 LogMAR (ranging from 0.1 LogMAR to hand-motion). […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence of blindness in elderly people from quilombola communities located in the immediate geographic region of Araguaína, in the north of Tocantins. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, in which 80 residents, aged 60 or over, from 4 certified quilombola communities in this region were examined: Pé do Morro, Baviera, Dona Juscelina, and Cocalinho. Everyone answered a questionnaire on demographic and socioeconomic variables, and underwent a visual acuity exam, using the Snellen Table. For […]

ABSTRACT Stiff-Person syndrome is a rare neuro-immunological condition predominantly affecting proximal and axial limb muscles, with a higher incidence in females aged between the third and seventh decades of life. Ophthalmological involvement is a significant aspect, often correlated with cerebellar dysfunction and various nystagmus forms. A 53 year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism and rectal polypectomy, presenting with diplopia, dizziness, and postural instability, eventually diagnosed with Stiff-Person syndrome. Treatment involves medications like diazepam and gabapentin, besides intravenous immunoglobulin therapy […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify, care for and report on the experience of combating visual disorders of schoolchildren in the countryside of Bahia. Methods: Experience report on visual triage, using the Snellen table, conducted in public schools with students from the 2nd to the 4th grade of elementary school in the city of Feira de Santana (Bahia). Referral criteria for ophthalmological consultation were Detection of visual acuity equal to or less than 20/30 in one eye; presence of complaints or external […]

ABSTRACT Introduction: Vision is one of the senses that most integrates the individual with the environment, since it captures most of the sensory stimuli to which the human being is exposed, and it is precisely this integration that allows the creation of memories and the formation of the knowledge. Low vision in childhood impairs learning, socialization, and also determines visual quality in adulthood. Objective: to identify the visual acuity of school children using the Snellen Test and refer and carry […]