The iridoschisis is the separation of the brochures of the iris. Rare condition that affects typically both eyes of aged woman. The present study is case report of phacoemulsification in patient with iridoschisis and white cataract. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of the left eye was 0.001. The used technique was stop and chop with the use of four hooks of iris and IOL was a folding three pieces hydrophobic acrylic being introduced inside of the capsular bag. Patient evolved […]

The acute myopia can be caused by the use of systemic medications, such as topiramate. This study describes two cases of young patients with acute bilateral myopia induced by topiramate therapy to control depressive syndrome, making relation with similar cases described in literature and bibliographic review.

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 […]