ABSTRACT The objective of this report was to describe an atypical presentation of combined hamartoma of the retina and retinal pigment epithelium (CHRRPE) with acute visual loss in a pediatric patient. A child underwent complete ophthalmologic evaluation, multimodal retinal imaging (fundus examination, optical coherence tomography, and ocular ultrasonography), and neurological and hematological investigation to exclude differential diagnoses. A previously asymptomatic patient developed sudden unilateral visual loss associated with peripapillary retinal elevation. After excluding neoplastic and systemic infiltrative diseases, clinical and […]

ABSTRACT The aim of this case report was to demonstrate the importance of the neuro-ophthalmological examination, particularly the assessment of the pupillary reflex, in identifying neurological abnormalities in asymptomatic patients, highlighting its crucial role in the early detection of intracranial aneurysms, even in the absence of evident clinical signs. This is an observational, retrospective, and descriptive case report of a 70-year-old male patient with chronic glaucoma. During a routine ophthalmological evaluation, a relative afferent pupillary defect was identified in the […]

ABSTRACT Fungal keratitis is a potentially sight-threatening corneal infection, often diagnosed late due to clinical overlap with other infectious etiologies. In vivo confocal microscopy has proven to be an effective method to detect fungal structures, even in the absence of microbiological confirmation. The objective was to report a case of fungal keratitis initially treated as bacterial, in which confocal microscopy was decisive for the etiological diagnosis and therapeutic reorientation. A 30-year-old female patient, regular contact lens wearer, presented with blurred […]

ABSTRACT This report aims to present classical and pathognomonic ocular changes, sequelae, and complications in a patient with Virchowian leprosy diagnosed in 2008 and undergoing their first ophthalmological evaluation in 2023. Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, more prevalent in underdeveloped countries, with Brazil being the second most prevalent country worldwide. Cutaneous and peripheral nerve involvement are very common. However, ocular manifestations, which most frequently occur in patients with a long course of the disease in the […]

ABSTRACT Children with Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) often present with multi-layered retinal hemorrhages, with risks of retinal detachment, macular retinoschisis, and vitreous hemorrhages, depending on the impact of the head trauma. Permanent damage to vision can result from direct injury to the eyes or brain, the latter being the main cause of visual impairment. Retinal scarring and optic nerve atrophy are usually irreversible and can appear months after the injury. Ophthalmological findings can provide meaningful diagnostic data to the multidisciplinary […]

ABSTRACT A 46-year-old male who was already diagnosed with keratoconus presented with hydrops followed by a small corneal perforation. At first, the perforation was managed with a cyanoacrylate glue and therapeutic contact lens; however, the advanced keratoconus did not allow stabilization of the contact lens, and the patient developed intense pain, making it impossible to maintain the cyanoacrylate glue. An intrastromal injection of autologous blood was then performed at the operating room, which was effective in containing the perforation. After […]

ABSTRACT Ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum is a rare congenital anomaly, characterized by partial or complete palpebral fusion, with an incidence of 4.4 per 100,000 newborns. Normally, ankyloblepharon filiforme adnatum constitutes a solitary malformation, with sporadic occurrence, however, it can be associated with other malformations. Pediatricians play an essential role in observing clinical changes in newborns and providing guidance on appropriate treatment. The this study aims to report the case of a full-term newborn who had an early diagnosis of ankyloblepharon filiforme […]

ABSTRACT Throughout life, the lens produces new fibers arranged concentrically, which increase its anteroposterior diameter and weight, making its nucleus more compact and hardened. Hypermature cataract is an advanced stage of this fiber proliferation, which can trigger a variety of complications. Spontaneous rupture of the anterior lens capsule evolving with anterior displacement of the nucleus is a rare complication, with few cases published in the literature. We describe the case of a 68-year-old female patient, who presented spontaneous rupture of […]