ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate public knowledge of keratoconus in Brazil and identify gaps to guide future educational strategies. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey, based on the 2015 Global Consensus on Keratoconus, was distributed via social media and an ophthalmology bulletin. Adults (≥18 years) participated anonymously after providing informed consent. The questionnaire assessed demographics, ocular history, and keratoconus-related knowledge. Descriptive statistics summarized the data, and associations were analyzed using chi-square and nonparametric tests (5% significance level). Results: A total of 879 […]

ABSTRACT This study reviews the scientific literature on global opinion surveys to analyze the perceptions and practices of eye care professionals in myopia management and prescription trends. Fourteen studies published between 2018 and 2024 were included, using search terms such as Myopia, Surveys, Attitudes, Opinions, Myopia Control, Management, and Progression. The results indicate a growing concern about the increasing prevalence of myopia, reflected in the broader adoption of evidence-based strategies, particularly behavioral interventions for progression control. However, a significant number […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the mental health status of patients diagnosed with keratoconus in the city of Porto Alegre (RS). Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study with a sample of 106 patients. The study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, in the Contact Lens and Corneal Transplant sectors. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 was used, and the results were described categorically or continuously, in percentages and means/medians, as indicated. Results: The prevalence of depressive […]

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 offer basic ophthalmological knowledge to the local community through a scientific exhibition and evaluate the impact on visitors’ learning. Methods: to hold an interactive exhibition on the human eye and ocular health at the Central Library (BCE) of the State University of Maringá (UEM-PR) in June and July 2024, open to the population. A 10-question questionnaire was administered before and after the students’ interaction with visitors at the exhibition. Results: 2,348 valid questionnaires were administered (1,174 initially […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess ophthalmologists’ preferred techniques and adjuvant treatments for recurrent pterygium. Methods: An observational study in which a questionnaire was administered to ophthalmologists who regularly performed surgeries for recurrent pterygium. Results: Most surgeons did not use antiangiogenic therapy but preferred postoperative corticosteroids for one month. Symblepharon lenses were used only when available. The surgeons removed the pterygium head, including the conjunctiva and Tenon capsule, without invading the caruncle or base, preferring to remove the body first, followed by […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the knowledge of healthcare professionals about corneal biomechanics in glaucoma and identify knowledge gaps for educational focus. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study involving an online questionnaire addressing knowledge and the importance of corneal biomechanics in glaucoma patients, completed by volunteer ophthalmologists, glaucoma specialists, and physicians from other specialties residing in Brazil. Data analysis was based on knowledge about the subject in these three groups, and the analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate theoretical knowledge of medical students, medical residents and general medicine specialists in fundus examination. Methods: This cross-sectional study included three groups: third year medical students, interne medicine residents and general medicine specialists. The selection was based on the expected proficiency for each of the groups. Participants were invited by email. Two questionnaires previously translated and validated to Portuguese were applied: one to evaluate self-confidence with fundus examination with a 5-item Likert scale and a second to […]