ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the macular thickness increase after phacoemulsification surgery in patients using prostaglandin analog eye drops, compared to a group control. Methods: Patients with glaucoma and cataract diagnosis were divided into two groups: a group of patients using prostaglandin analog eye drops and a group not using this drug class. The patients underwent complete ophthalmologic examination before the standard phacoemulsification surgery and were followed up to eight weeks. The analysis of the macular thickness in the central 1 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the diagnostic accuracy of a deep learning tool for cataract detection using retinal images from the Ocular Disease Intelligent Recognition (ODIR) public dataset. Methods: The study was conducted using a publicly available dataset, with a web-based Artificial Intelligence tool. This was an observational, cross-sectional study. A total of 230 fundus images were selected from the ODIR dataset, equally divided between 115 cataract cases and 115 non-cataract cases. The images were processed using the Gobvision Artificial Intelligence […]

ABSTRACT This case report aimed to describe the Tolosa-Hunt syndrome in a patient infected with chikungunya and highlight the relevance of considering chikungunya as a possible cause of the Tolosa-Hunt syndrome, especially in endemic or epidemic infection sites. A 63-year-old female patient diagnosed with chikungunya 2 months earlier was being followed up by a general practitioner. She had painful ophthalmoplegia associated with eyelid ptosis in the left eye (LE) for 1 month. Intraocular pressure (IOP) of 20 and 26 mmHg. […]

ABSTRACT This case report describes the clinical presentation and management of a 38-day-old infant referred to the Ophthalmology Service for evaluation of conjunctival hyperemia, corneal opacity, and eyelid edema in the left eye. The patient was initially diagnosed by the pediatrician with bacterial conjunctivitis and was prescribed a combination of topical corticosteroid and antibiotic drops, with worsening of symptoms over the following five days. Ophthalmologic examination revealed moderate conjunctival hyperemia and an extensive corneal lesion with a clear base and […]

ABSTRACT The loss of the eyeball has a significant aesthetic and social impact, affecting self-esteem and causing feelings of inferiority. Ocular prostheses play a crucial role in functional, aesthetic, and social rehabilitation. This article reports the rehabilitation of a 61-year-old male leucodermic patient with unilateral evisceration, referred to the Facial Prosthesis Service at the Rehabilitation Hospital Center of Paraná. The patient had a motorcycle accident five years ago, resulting in the perforation of his left eye. Physical examination revealed an […]

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the three leading causes of visual impairment are refractive errors (42%), cataracts (33%), and glaucoma (2%), with glaucoma being the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide (8%), followed by age-related macular degeneration (5%).() Glaucoma, a chronic and degenerative disease, has long been a concern for public health authorities. It was estimated to affect over 67 million people worldwide, a number that grew to 76 million in 2020 and is projected to reach 111.8 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the sociodemographic and ophthalmological characteristics of patients with Ahmed Valve implantation, as well as the postoperative evolution. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study, in which 85 patients were selected to compose the sample, data were collected through electronic medical records. Results: The average age was 57.3 years. There was a higher prevalence of males at 65.9%. The majority of patients were from other regions of the state, had incomplete primary education and had systemic diseases. The most common […]

ABSTRACT This study reviews the scientific literature on global opinion surveys to analyze the perceptions and practices of eye care professionals in myopia management and prescription trends. Fourteen studies published between 2018 and 2024 were included, using search terms such as Myopia, Surveys, Attitudes, Opinions, Myopia Control, Management, and Progression. The results indicate a growing concern about the increasing prevalence of myopia, reflected in the broader adoption of evidence-based strategies, particularly behavioral interventions for progression control. However, a significant number […]