ABSTRACT Our objective was to report the case of the use of Xen® Gel Stent in the surgical treatment of glaucoma secondary to iridocorneal endothelial syndrome. Female patient, 38 years old, with unilateral glaucoma secondary to iridocorneal endothelial syndrome in the right eye, using maximum tolerable medications (three medications), with medicated intraocular pressure oscillating between 16 and 18 mmHg, demonstrating structural and functional progression, underwent minimally invasive bleb surgery with ab interno closed-conjunctival implantation of a Xen® Gel Stent. The […]

ABSTRACT This study aimed to explore the relationship between doctors and renowned artists with chronic ocular diseases, emphasizing how these conditions have affected their visual perception and artistic expression. The study conducted a narrative review of 24 articles and books, with 15 selected as particularly relevant, analyzing the adaptations made by artists like Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Edgar Degas, and Leonardo da Vinci in response to their visual impairments. The study found that Monet’s cataracts led him to use […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the knowledge of healthcare professionals about corneal biomechanics in glaucoma and identify knowledge gaps for educational focus. Methods: A cross-sectional observational study involving an online questionnaire addressing knowledge and the importance of corneal biomechanics in glaucoma patients, completed by volunteer ophthalmologists, glaucoma specialists, and physicians from other specialties residing in Brazil. Data analysis was based on knowledge about the subject in these three groups, and the analyses were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, […]

ABSTRACT The aim of this case report was to evaluate the outcome and methodology of a novel technique for conjunctival pigmentation using modified micropuncture to enhance the appearance of an ocular graft from an eviscerated eye. This approach used modified micropuncture for conjunctival pigmentation and sclera in an ocular graft. Due to the lack of a cornea, multiple sessions were required to ensure proper pigment penetration. The procedure’s effectiveness was evaluated based on aesthetic results and patient satisfaction. The technique […]

ABSTRACT Congenital stationary night blindness encompasses a heterogeneous group of inherited retinal dystrophies characterized by impaired scotopic vision from birth. This article provides a comprehensive overview of congenital stationary night blindness, focusing on its genetic underpinnings, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic approaches, with a specific emphasis on variants in the CACNA1F gene. Through a detailed case report of a 49-year-old male with congenital stationary night blindness attributed to a hemizygous variant in CACNA1F, we illustrate typical clinical presentations and correlate them […]

Dear Editor, In February 2023, the Revista Brasileira de Oftalmologia published a case of congenital bilateral dacryocystocele, by Pierre-Filho et al.() and I would like to congratulate the authors for raising this important topic. The article describes a child who presented with bilateral bluish enlargement of the lacrimal sacs from birth, along with tearing, which typically begins between the first and second week of age.(,) […]

ABSTRACT This case report presents a patient who underwent photorefractive keratectomy 13 years after Acanthamoeba infection. The patient experienced prolonged difficulties in epithelialization during the postoperative period, leading to suspicion of reactivation. This case underscores the complexity and challenges in managing patients with a history of photorefractive keratectomy and ocular infections, particularly in cases involving Acanthamoeba. Understanding such cases is crucial for optimizing treatment strategies and achieving favorable outcomes.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate theoretical knowledge of medical students, medical residents and general medicine specialists in fundus examination. Methods: This cross-sectional study included three groups: third year medical students, interne medicine residents and general medicine specialists. The selection was based on the expected proficiency for each of the groups. Participants were invited by email. Two questionnaires previously translated and validated to Portuguese were applied: one to evaluate self-confidence with fundus examination with a 5-item Likert scale and a second to […]