ABSTRACT Objective: To identify the knowledge and skills of generalist physicians and medical interns, as well as the perception of ophthalmologists regarding academic training for extraocular foreign body removal. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with a qualitative and quantitative approach. The study included physicians on duty in the emergency department of a university hospital and an Emergency Care Unit. Results: The total number of participants was 87, including 18 generalist physicians on duty, 59 medical students, and 10 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the clinical profile of pediatric patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis and its impact on their health-related quality of life. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2024 to July 2024 at a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital in Rawalpindi, including 55 diagnosed vernal keratoconjunctivitis patients. The clinical data were recorded on a pre-structured clinical proforma. The health-related quality of life was evaluated using the adapted questionnaire based on a 5-point Likert Scale. The statistical analysis was performed […]

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 identify the prevalence of colour dyschromatopsia in students of engineering, medicine, dentistry, and pedagogy courses at a community college in a city in the Midwest of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: Applied research, a quantitative approach, and exploratory tests were conducted using the Ishihara Colour Test complemented by the Farnsworth D-15 Test. Results: The study sample comprised 660 participants (414 females and 246 males; p = 0.001). Of the total cohort, eight (1.21%) presented colour vision abnormalities 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 analyze visual performance in digitally active volunteers using ScCLs. Methods: ScCLs were fit in seven participants and evaluated during four visits over 45 consecutive days. Reading speed tests were performed with MNREAD-P charts and texts developed by the Department of Speech Therapy of the authors’ institution. Post-study, participants were interviewed and completed the 8-item Contact Lens Dry Eye Questionnaire (CLDEQ-8). Results: During ScCL wear, 85.7% showed increased reading speed on MNREAD-P charts, with similar results on the […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate whether an Artificial Intelligence model based on easily accessible perinatal variables can predict congenital ophthalmologic malformations, particularly those whose late detection may lead to preventable blindness. Methods: Retrospective diagnostic accuracy study using the DATASUS database. A total of 6,633 newborns in Brazil (2014 to 2022) were included, with 2,211 congenital ophthalmologic malformations (ICD-10 Q100-Q159) and 4,422 controls. Predictors comprised 14 maternal, obstetric, and neonatal factors; records with missing data were excluded. Logistic regression and support vector […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the epidemiological characteristics of corneal transplants in Brazil between 2014 and 2023. Methods: This is a descriptive, retrospective epidemiological study with a quantitative approach. Data were collected from the SIA/SUS platform of DATASUS, covering the period from 2014 to 2023. Descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted using the SPSS software. The variables studied included the number of transplants, regional disparities, and the relationship between public funding and procedures performed. Results: During the analyzed period, 38,728 corneal […]