Myiasis is the invasion of human tissues by Diptera larvae. Ocular involvement is rare. The objective of this paper is to report a case of myiasis in the topography of the lacrimal sac and discuss current treatments for this disease.

Laser in situ Keratomileusis (LASIK) is one of the most accepted techniques in refractive surgery today. Its predictability, reproducibility, safety and low incidence of side effects justify the wide diffusion of this technique. This is a laser surgical procedure which purpose consists in the modification of corneal structure, allowing a shift of the focal point of the eye. Thus, it is possible to correct refractive errors such as myopia, astigmatism and small degrees of hyperopia. The LASIK technique creates a […]

Objective: To determine the mean drop volume produced by artificial tear solutions in different inclination angles and to determine the mean cost of the treatment. Methods: The drop volume of 3 original bottles of the artificial tear solutions Artelac®, Hylo Comod®, Lacrima® Plus, Systane® UL, Lacrifilm®, Hyabak®, Lacribell®, Ecofilm®, Mirugell®, Plenigell®, Fresh Tears®, Optive® and Endura® were determined at the inclination of 90º and 45º. The mean number of drops in each bottle was determined and a pharmacoeconomic evaluation of […]

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of cirrhosis on peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer and choroidal thickness with enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography. Methods: This cross sectional, single center study was undertaken at Bulent Ecevit University Ophthalmology department with the participation of internal medicine, Gastroenterology department. Patients who were treated with the diagnosis of cirrhosis (n=75) were examined in the ophthalmology clinic. Age and sex matched patients (n=50) who were healthy and met the inclusion, exclusion criteria were included in […]

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da cirrose na camada de fibras nervosas da retina e na espessura da coroide através da tomografia de coerência óptica com imagem de profundidade aprimorada. Métodos: Este estudo transversal, de único centro, foi realizado no departamento de Oftalmologia da Universidade Bulent Ecevit com a participação do departamento de medicina interna em gtastroenterologia. Os pacientes que foram tratados com o diagnóstico de cirrose (n = 75) foram examinados na clínica da oftalmologia. Foram incluídos pacientes correspondentes em […]

Objective: To assess ocular biometric parameters by optical biometry and to observe a possible spherical refractive difference, as well as its variation based on estimated preoperative calculation and the spherical refraction post cataract surgery by phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implant (IOL). Methods: After reviewing 252 electronic medical records between 2013 and 2014, 117 adult patients (189 eyes) were selected.The patients underwent phacoemulsification with foldable IOL implantation by the same surgeon and were examined by IOLMaster® 500.The IOL power was calculated […]