Objective: To analyze two methods of reducing conjunctivalmicrobiota in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Methods: A clinical trial with a convenience sample of 57 patients diagnosed with senile cataract (57 eyes) who underwent phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation in Recife from 2011 to 2013. Patients were divided into two groups: ATB (27 eyes) in which was instilled antibiotic eye drops (gatifloxacin 0.3%) and ASS (30 eyes) with antiseptic eye drops (iodopovidine 5%); both medications were instilled three times (one drop every […]

Objective: To identify microscopic morphological alterations in the surface of silicone tubes used for intubation of the lachrymal system after exposure to ophthalmological lubricants. Methods: Experimental, descriptive and longitudinal study consisted of the application of ophthalmological lubricants in silicone tubes. The tubes were divided in: Group 1 (Cylocort®), 2 (Epitezan®), 3 (Labcaína®), 4 (Liposic®), 5 (Maxinom®) and 6 (Vista Gel®). One tube was not exposed to any lubricant, used as control. The tubes were observed and photographed after 2 hours, […]

Objetivo: Identificar alterações morfológicas na superfície de tubos de silicone usados para intubação do sistema lacrimal após exposição a lubrificantes oftalmológicos. Métodos: Estudo experimental, descritivo e longitudinal que consistiu na aplicação de lubrificantes oftalmológicos em tubos de silicone. Os tubos foram divididos em: Grupo 1 (Cylocort®), 2 (Epitezan®), 3 (Labcaína®), 4 (Liposic®), 5 (Maxinom®) e 6 (Vista Gel®). Um tubo não foi exposto a nenhum lubrificante, sendo usado como controle. Os tubos foram observados e fotografados após 2 horas, 30 […]

Objective: To detect the presence of lymphatic vessels in the cornea through histopathological examination, trying to identify findings that are most commonly found with the presence of these vessels in this tissue. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of human corneal buttons with lymphangiogenesis. Tissues were obtained from penetrating keratoplasty in the period between the years 2006 and 2013. A medical record review was conducted looking for information about sex, age and graft etiology. Results: 89 corneal buttons were included, out of […]

Purpose: To report the anatomic and functional outcome in patients with severe visual loss after acute massive submacular hemorrhage secondary to retinal arterial macroaneurysm submitted to vitrectomy and subretinal recombinant tissue plasminogen activator injection. Methods: Retrospective, observational, case-series of 4 eyes of 4 patients submitted to pars plana posterior vitrectomy (ppV) combined with internal limiting membrane (ILM) removal and subretinal recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA-12.5 mg/0.1 ml) injection with dilute (20%) sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas in the vitreous cavity of […]

Objetivo: Relatar os resultados anatômicos e funcionais em uma série de pacientes com perda visual grave por hemorragia submacular maciça aguda secundária a macroaneurisma arterial de retina (MAR) e descrever a técnica cirúrgica utilizada. Métodos: Este é um estudo retrospectivo, observacional, série de casos, incluindo 4 olhos de 4 pacientes que foram submetidos à cirurgia de vitrectomia posterior (VP), associada a peeling da membrane limitante interna (MLI) e injeção sub-retiniana de ativador do plasminogênio tecidual recombinante (rtPA-12,5 mg/0.1 ml) por […]

A síndrome de Sturge-Weber trata-se de uma doença neuro-óculocutânea rara. Os autores relatam o caso de um paciente do sexo masculino, de 13 anos de idade, que se apresentou com Síndrome de Sturge-Weber bilateral e glaucoma. Foi realizado o tratamento cirúrgico com implante de válvula de Ahmed em ambos os olhos e alcançado a redução da pressão intraocular bilateral.

Sturge-Weber Syndrome is a rare neuro-oculocutaneous disorder. The authors describe the case of a 13 years old boy, presented with bilateral Sturge-Weber Syndrome and glaucoma. Surgical treatment with Ahmed valve implantation in both eyes was carried out achieving lower levels of intraocular pressure.