ABSTRACT Age-related macular degeneration is the most important cause of irreversible vision loss in the elderly and has been considered a severe public health problem. Current treatments have only been successful in delaying the loss of central vision. Due to increased life expectancy, governments and researchers have been challenged to seek more efficient and successful treatments for age-related macular degeneration. Considering its relevance for public health and the need of further research, this article aims to address age-related macular degeneration […]

PURPOSE: To investigate the nitric oxide levels in the anterior chamber of eyes who underwent pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) with silicone oil. METHODS: Patients who underwent PPV with silicon oil injection, from february 2005 to august 2007, were selected. Nine patients (nine eyes) participated in the study (five women and four men). Nitric oxide concentration was quantified after the aspiration of aqueous humor samples during the procedure of silicon oil removal. Data such as: oil emulsification; presence of oil in […]

OBJETIVO: Investigar os níveis de óxido nítrico na câmara anterior de olhos submetidos à vitrectomia via pars plana (VPP) com óleo de silicone. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados pacientes que se submeteram à VPP com injeção de óleo de silicone, de fevereiro de 2005 a agosto de 2007. Nove pacientes (nove olhos) participaram do estudo (cinco mulheres e quatro homens). Durante o procedimento de remoção do óleo de silicone, foi coletado uma amostra de humor aquoso para quantificar a concentração de óxido […]