Malignant glaucoma is an entity characterized by intraocular pressure (IOP) with a shallow anterior chamber in the presence of a patent peripheral iridectomy. In its classic form, malignant glaucoma is rare but one of the most serious complications of fistulizing surgery in patients with narrow angle or angle closure glaucoma. In this case we have a female patient who developed crisis of ciliary block glaucoma (malignant) during performance of circadian IOP curve with dynamic contour tonometer.

PURPOSE: To develop free software (SAEVI) to improve the vision stimulation services. METHODS: The software of visual stimulation service (SAEVI) was developed in microsoft Acess®, version 2003. Results: This database management system allows an efficient patients control and specific patient’s appointments, such as: ophthalmological diagnostic and year of the appointment, and also other options, providing reports of each item. CONCLUSION: Professionals who work with visual stimulation or in related areas may be benefited from using the software to organize their […]

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver software livre(SAEVI) para aprimorar serviço de estimulação visual. Métodos: Foi desenvolvido software para Ambulatório de Estimulação Visual (SAEVI) utilizando-se microsoft Acess®, versão 2003. RESULTADOS: Este sistema de gerenciamento de banco de dados permitecontrole eficaz dos pacientes atendidos, consultasespecíficas aos mesmos,como:diagnóstico oftalmológico e ano da consulta, bem como outras opções, fornecendo relatórios de cada item. CONCLUSÃO: Profissionais que trabalhamcom estimulação visualou áreas afins,podemse beneficiar com a utilização do software para organizar suas rotinas detrabalho.

PURPOSE: To describe the clinical and histopathologic findings of eight cases of idiophatic sclerosing orbital inflammation. METHODS: A retrospective study from the file of the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory of the Hospital Universitário Professor Edgard Santos, Federal University of Bahia, during the period from 1974 to 2010. The clinical data, computed tomography and histopathologic sections obtained by biopsy of all cases were reviewed. RESULTS: From 10312 specimens submitted to the Ophthalmic Pathology Laboratory, eight (0,08%) had a final diagnosis of idiopathic […]

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate accuracy and reproducibility of streak retinoscopy without neutralising lenses in experimental hyperopia of an artificial eye. METHODS: Observe a Welsh Allynretinoscope streak through the pupil of an artificial eye prepared do show hyperopia from +1,00 D to +8,00 D. The streak was moved while varying its width by sliding the sleeve upwards until neutralisation point. The retinoscope was fitted either with a millimetre scale under the sleeve or with a multimetre connected to a rheostat driven by a […]

PURPOSE: The methodology currently used for interpretation of the cornea and anterior segment tomography for the diagnosis of corneal ectasia and its susceptibility. METHODS: Description of the methodology and clinical interpretation of corneal and anterior segment tomography indexes; report of three cases demonstrating the importance of this new diagnostic tool (Pentacam HR®) in ophthalmological practice. CONCLUSION: The use of corneal and anterior segment tomography seems to be an effective method to increase the sensitivity and specificity for the diagnosis and […]

PURPOSE: To evaluate the inflammatory response in the choroid, retina and vitreous in rabbit eyes underwent cryotherapy followed by intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide and to compare with those underwent cryotherapy followed by intravitreal injection of saline solution. METHODS: This is a prospective case-control study. Surgical procedures were performed in eleven rabbits. Two animals were excluded because they did not complete the postoperative period or had intraoperative or postoperative complications. All rabbits underwent superior temporal peritomy and transscleralcryotherapy in both eyes. After […]

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a resposta inflamatória em coróide, retina e vítreo nos olhos de coelhos submetidos à crioterapia seguida de injeção intravítrea de triancinolona acetonida e comparar com os olhos de coelhos que foram submetidos à crioterapia seguida de injeção intravítrea de solução salina. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo caso-controle. Foram realizados procedimentos cirúrgicos em 11 coelhos albinos, sendo excluídos os animais que não completaram o pós-operatório ou apresentaram complicações intra ou pós-operatórias. Todos os coelhos foram submetidos à peritomia […]