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 The aim of this case report was to evaluate the outcome and methodology of a novel technique for conjunctival pigmentation using modified micropuncture to enhance the appearance of an ocular graft from an eviscerated eye. This approach used modified micropuncture for conjunctival pigmentation and sclera in an ocular graft. Due to the lack of a cornea, multiple sessions were required to ensure proper pigment penetration. The procedure’s effectiveness was evaluated based on aesthetic results and patient satisfaction. The technique […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the hypotensive effect of SLT vs the use of latanoprost in the initial management of patients with suspected glaucoma and diagnosis of glaucoma. To evaluate the patients’ quality of life using the Glaucoma Quality of Life questionnaire. Methods: Randomized controlled clinical trial conducted in the city of Cartagena, Colombia, between October 2021 to June 2023. Assignment to the SLT or latanoprost group with follow-up at days 7, 30, 90, 180, and 365 in patients diagnosed with […]

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to implement a health-related quality of life (HRQoL) assessment protocol to measure the consequences of a rehabilitation program for visual impaired people at a leading reference institute in Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 60 visual impaired adults enrolled in a Rehabilitation Program of the Instituto Benjamin Constant. The research protocol consisted of a questionnaire with personal data, social, demographic, and clinical information; the EQ-5D-3L instrument for generic HRQoL measurement; the Patient Health […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the economic impact of starting the treatment of primary open angle glaucoma with non-pharmacological strategies within the scope of reference centers for the treatment of glaucoma in the Unified Health System. Methods: The population of this study comes from a hypothetical cohort of patients aged 60 years with initial primary open angle glaucoma. The reference strategy (strategy 1) is based only on the use of eye drops, following the guidelines of the clinical protocol of the […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To translate and validate the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: A cross-sectional study for linguistic and cross-cultural validation of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire in order to assess the quality of life in patients with strabismus. We have followed previous published guidelines on translation process to ensure the equivalence between the original and translated versions. The final version was applied in a pilot study to evaluate concordance and its reliability and […]

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the quality of life of children with strabismus and understand their consequences in the functional and psychosocial aspects of the childhood. Methods: A semi-structured interview adapted of Adult Strabismus-20 questionnaire was conducted with parents or the legal responsible person of children aged between 3 and 13 years old attended at the public health care. A likert-scale of five points was used to measure the impact of strabismus in childhood, from psychosocial and functional aspects. Results: 97 […]

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study set out to examine the impact of surgical treatment of senile cataract on visual acuity and quality of life in patients operated in a public teaching hospital. Methods: Prospective study including patients aged over 60 years with clinical indications for cataract surgery treated at a medical residency service. The National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire 25 was applied. Corrected distance visual acuity was measured before and after cataract surgery. Correlations between National Eye Institute Visual Function […]