The Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare congenital neuro-oculocutaneous disorder. This phacomatosis, also known as encephalotrigeminal angiomatosis, is defined by the classic triad: cutaneous, meningeal and ocular hemangiomas. Despite its typical presentation, incomplete forms are not uncommon. Glaucoma is often present and their pathophysiological mechanisms remain uncertain. Pherhaps this is why the clinical and surgical management of glaucoma associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome (GSSW) is a challenge for the ophthalmic practice, often with disappointing results. We present a literature review with […]

PURPOSE : To demonstrate the reduction and prediction of refractive errors after penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus and evaluate the effect of recipient-donor trephine disparity on the results. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of clinical records of 60 patients that underwent PK for keratoconus performed by the same surgeon, under the same technique, between 2005 and 2009. Spherical equivalent, keratometry and visual acuity were evaluated statistically before surgery and 1.3 and 6 months after. The patients were divided in two groups according […]

PURPOSE: To investigate the efficacy of EMLA® (EMLA) cream for pain relief before periocular botulinum toxin injection (BTX) on the treatment of essential benign blepharospasm (BEB). METHODS: In this prospective study, 13 patients given bilateral periocular botulinum injections for blepharospasm treatment were included. Prior to the injections, EMLA cream was applied to the right periocular side and placebo to the left side. Relative pain score from 0 to 10 was recorded after the procedure. RESULTS: The average pain score on […]

OBJECTIVE: To relate the efficacy of Molteno third generation glaucoma implant in four glaucoma patients. METHODS: Four glaucoma patients were submitted to Molteno third generation glaucoma implant. We evaluated intraocular pressure (IOP), visual acuity (VA), biomicroscopy exam and complications until six months after surgery. RESULTS: During six months we evaluated four glaucoma patients submitted to Molteno third generation glaucoma implant. Two cases had total success, one case had relative success and one case we had to take out the implant […]

PURPOSE: To describe the main clinical and visual findings in special needs subjects institutionalized in Pernambuco State. METHODS: Thirty seven subjects with special needs, institutionalized in Rodolfo Aureliano Community (CRAUR), from Children and Adolescent Foundation (FUNDAC), in Recife PE, were evaluated by a multidiscipline team. The subjects aged 6 to 30 years, with mean of 18.8±5.1 years. Most of them were boys (94.5%). Institutionalized individuals were considered when they lived in institutions maintained by the State. It was made a […]

PURPOSE: To evaluate the indications and results after penetrating keratoplasty in children at Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV). METHODS: A retrospective study was performed in 33 patients (34 eyes), with ages equal or less than 12 years, they underwent a penetrating keratoplasty at FAV, from 2000 to 2009. The mean follow up time was 32.5 ± 23.1 months. Surgery indication, best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) before and after surgery, spherical equivalent (SE) pos surgical and complications were analyzed. The qualitative results […]

PURPOSE: The goal of this research is to relate the results of congenital lacrimonasal duct obstruction treatment and epidemic aspects in children. METHODS: This is a retrospective study of 21 children with congenital lacrimonasal duct obstruction attended in the period of 9 months approximately (april 2009 to january 2010). The children were evaluated regarding the sex, age, and side of obstruction (right, left or bilateral). RESULTS: Nine of the children were female and 12 were male (42.85% versus 57.14%. Therefore […]