ABSTRACT Objective: To outline the profile of ophthalmology patients at an ophthamological outpatient clinic to know the local demands, as well as the more specific necessities of investment in eye health. Methods: Cross-sectional, observational and retrospective study carried out with a survey of 1,942 medical records in the years 2022 and 2023 that analyzed the following aspects using the Chi square test, Shapiro-Wilks (N≥100) and comparison between the data by ANOVA: ophthalmological diagnosis, average, sex, presence of chronic diseases, follow-up. […]

ABSTRACT This review discusses various surgical techniques for correcting aphakia in patients without adequate capsular support, focusing on lens implantation methods and their associated outcomes. It evaluates anterior chamber intraocular lenses, iris fixation with or without sutures, and scleral fixation techniques, both sutured and sutureless. Each method is assessed for its visual acuity results, complication rates, and long-term stability. The advantages and disadvantages of iris and scleral fixation are compared, addressing risks such as endothelial loss, intraocular lens dislocation, and […]

ABSTRACT Stiff-Person syndrome is a rare neuro-immunological condition predominantly affecting proximal and axial limb muscles, with a higher incidence in females aged between the third and seventh decades of life. Ophthalmological involvement is a significant aspect, often correlated with cerebellar dysfunction and various nystagmus forms. A 53 year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism and rectal polypectomy, presenting with diplopia, dizziness, and postural instability, eventually diagnosed with Stiff-Person syndrome. Treatment involves medications like diazepam and gabapentin, besides intravenous immunoglobulin therapy […]

ABSTRACT We present a case of an autosomal dominant optic neuropathy, known as Kjer’s disease. The condition can manifest since childhood, presenting with bilateral symmetric optic atrophy and progressive vision loss. Genetics play a crucial role in the differential diagnosis, due to the association with the OPA-1 gene. In this report, we describe the case of a young vegan woman, initially diagnosed with optic neuropathy due to nutritional deficiency, but with laboratory tests within normal limits and a significant family […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the clinical and surgical results of patients undergoing corneal endothelial transplant surgery. Methods: Retrospective study in which medical records were reviewed from May 2016 to May 2023, to evaluate transplant indications, intra- and postoperative complications and survival of the graft. Results: Seventeen patients were included, 12 (70.6%) were female and the average age was 70.18. The main indication for corneal endothelial transplant surgery was pseudophakic bullous keratopathy (64.7%), followed by Fuchs dystrophy (23.5%). Regarding postoperative visual […]

APRESENTAÇÃO A Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia (RBO) se une à Sociedade Brasileira de Glaucoma (SBG) para publicar, de maneira inédita, os resumos dos trabalhos aprovados para apresentação como tema livre e pôster no XXI Congresso da SBG 2025, realizado em Belo Horizonte (MG), em maio de 2025. Além dessas duas categorias, o evento foi marcado pelo Festival de Vídeos, atividade que visa estimular os colegas a registrarem e documentarem casos para apresentação em um formato mais dinâmico. O congresso recebeu […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of high-dose oral riboflavin treatment combined with sun exposure in preventing the progression of keratoconus. Methods: A retrospective, multicenter observational study involving 53 keratoconus patients (106 eyes) from three Brazilian cities. Patients were instructed to take 400 mg/day of oral riboflavin and to sunbathe for 30 minutes daily, in addition to avoiding eye rubbing. Keratometric measurements were evaluated before and after 6, 12, 24, and 36 months of treatment. Results: After 6 months, 42 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate a Children’s Eye Care Guide for Ophthalmology courses. Methods: Methodological study on the development and validation of teaching material using the ADDIE instructional design. The validation phase used a panel of experts and an Educational Content Validation Instrument in Health to evaluate the content, and residents for semantic evaluation. Results: A Guide for children’s ophthalmological care was developed and validated, covering the topics of eye testing and stages of the ophthalmological examination: anamnesis, visual […]