We report a case of a 57-year-old woman with a 23-year history of systemic lupus erythematosus treated with hydroxychloroquine at a daily dose of 400 mg/d (6.51 mg/ kg/day), resulting in a cumulative dose of 3,358 g. […]

ABSTRACT This article presents the main recommendations and instructions necessary for ophthalmologists to organize a program to prevent blindness due to retinopathy of prematurity in both public and private hospitals.

ALTERAÇÕES OFTALMOLÓGICAS PRESENTES NOS PACIENTES PORTADORES DE ALBINISMO O portador de albinismo apresenta diversas alterações oftalmológicas, que levam à baixa permanente da acuidade visual, severamente comprometida na maioria dos casos. Estudos mostram que a visão dos albinos pode variar de 20/40 a 20/400.(,,) Não são raros os portadores de albinismo que apresentam visão em ambos os olhos abaixo de 20/200, considerada como deficiência visual grave pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS).() As alterações visuais causam muitas restrições aos pacientes com […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the epidemiological profile of corneal disorders diagnosed in the Corneal Department of the Ophthalmology Reference Center, Universidade Federal de Goiás, between 2009 and 2018. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study was performed by reviewing of the patients’ medical record. The data collected were registered according to sex, age, and diagnosed eye disorder. The need for corneal transplantation was also assessed. Results: The charts of 3,079 patients were analyzed, of which 52.7% were men. In the sample […]

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 […]