Rev Bras Oftalmol.2016;75(6):456-460

Profile of albinism with low vision and improvement of visual acuity with the adaptation of optical and / or electronic resources

Diego Fleury de Lemos
Pereira
, Evandro Lopes
Araujo
, Fernanda Viana Duarte
Patuzzo

DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20160092

Objective: Determine the profile of albinism in Low Vision Department of Benjamin Constant Institute. Highlight the follow-up, the frequency of follow-up, and the visual improvement with the adaptation of optical and / or electronic resources . Methods: A retrospective study with data from 77 patients with ocular albinism aged 1- 53 years old attended at Benjamin Constant Institute between 2003 and 2014. Results: The most suitable optical feature is the telescope Galilleu 2.8x . All patients reported gain vision with the resources . Most patients experienced visual acuity with optical devices between 20/25 – 20/160 . Conclusion: Optical resources assisted in the improvement of visual function and quality of life of patients with ocular albinism.

Profile of albinism with low vision and improvement of visual acuity with the adaptation of optical and / or electronic resources

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