ABSTRACT One in four patients affected by maxillofacial trauma will have concomitant orbital fractures and ocular injuries; therefore, an ophthalmological evaluation is recommended for all patients who have been affected by facial trauma. Some ophthalmological exams soon after the trauma can be decisive for the preservation of visual acuity. Patients with physical examination findings of poor visual acuity, afferent pupillary defect, radiographic images with high depth of orbital fracture, are at greater risk of vision loss and specific concern for […]

ABSTRACT Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is an immune-mediated corneal infiltration associated with autoimmune diseases and systemic inflammation. Commonly associated with rheumatoid arthritis, it may also be associated with other rheumatologic, inflammatory, and infectious diseases. PUK is usually unilateral and peripheral, due to its proximity to the conjunctival vasculature. There is usually an epithelial defect overlying the infiltrate and the associated stromal thinning. The objective of this case report is to address one of the possible etiologies of PUK associated with […]

No glaucoma, a elevação da pressão intraocular (PIO) é considerada o principal fator de risco modificável para o desenvolvimento e a progressão da neuropatia óptica glaucomatosa.(,) A PIO se eleva a partir de uma obstrução progressiva na via de drenagem convencional do humor aquoso, a via trabecular.(-) O humor aquoso, produzido nos processos ciliares no corpo ciliar, é lançado na câmara posterior. A secreção de humor aquoso segue um ritmo circadiano variando de cerca de 2,5 a 3,0µL por minuto, […]

ABSTRACT Objective To describe and validate an ophthalmic model for corneal transplantation and micro suture training using a bovine eyeball as a model. Methods For the training model, the eyeball was placed under the sanitary field placed on the ends of a common 3.5cm diameter cylindrical plastic container for corneal removal. A superficial circular incision was made, then 9cm curved Castroviejo scissors were used for complete corneal removal. The cornea was replaced in its original position, and 10-0 nylon thread […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the perception and attitudes of the Brazilian population regarding eye health care. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out. The sample was random and calculated to be representative of the Brazilian population. Data collection was carried out by a specialized company, through telephone calls, by trained staff. The questionnaire was structured with objective questions about the eye health habits of the interviewees. All interviews were recorded and reviewed. Results The study population was 2132 people. The […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the profile of visually impaired and sighted students at the Instituto de Cegos Padre Chico (ICPC) between 2011 and 2020. Methods Between January and March 2021, a document analysis of the students who completed the undergraduate course between 2011 and 2020. Data related to social, educational, socioeconomic, and ophthalmological situation were collected. The data were treated in Microsoft Excel 2013 and analyzed in the free software Bioestat, version 5.0. Results Retrospective data were collected from 110 […]

Paciente, 73 anos, sexo masculino, pardo, portador de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto moderado, pseudofácico, foi submetido à cirurgia microinvasiva do glaucoma com implante Xen45 Gel Stent (AbbVie Inc., Illinois, Estados Unidos) em olho esquerdo. A pressão intraocular (PIO) pré-operatória era 23mmHg, com três classes de medicamentos para glaucoma (maleato de timolol 0,5% + cloridrato de dorzolamida 2% + latanoprosta 0,005%). […]

Paciente, 68 anos, sexo feminino, branca, portadora de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto inicial, foi submetida à cirurgia microinvasiva do glaucoma com implante de iStent inject® (Glaukos Inc., Califórnia, Estados Unidos) em olho direito, associada à cirurgia de catarata com implante de lente intraocular. A cirurgia foi realizada sem intercorrências. A pressão intraocular (PIO) antes da cirurgia estava em 17mmHg, com duas classes de medicamentos. No primeiro dia de pós-operatório, a PIO estava em 12mmHg, sem medicação hipotensora. […]