Nowadays, the world experiences one of the most severe international public health issues of the past 100 years since the great pneumonia (Spanish flu) pandemic in 1918-1919. In late December 2019, Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at Wuhan Central Hospital in China, has used social media to report the likelihood of a new outbreak of coronavirus infection.() After a fruitless attempt to discredit the aforementioned physician, Chinese authorities have rapidly imposed mandatory quarantine on 60 million Chinese citizens. The outbreak […]

Abstract The study aimed to analyze and study the prevalence and circumstances of ophthalmic emergencies and urgencies in the Emergency Room of the Hospital de Clínicas de Uberlândia and the Central Ambulatory (Amélio Marques) of the Federal University of Uberlândia (HCU-UFU) from August 2016 to August 2017. This is a necessary study since ophthalmic emergencies are important causes of morbidities in society(). In addition, this study will help to develop prevention policies and to make greater training of professionals based […]

Abstract Objective: The second leading cause of blindness worldwide, glaucoma, occasionally requires surgical procedure for control. Given that Brazil has an Unified Health System (SUS) and a political-economic crisis in 2016, we aim to evaluate the financial impact on the therapeutic decision of glaucoma in the last 6 years in Brazil, and to consider the current discussion about early interventionist indication in its therapeutic algorithm. Methods: Ecological study of the Brazilian population, based on the SUS Hospital Information System, evaluating […]

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the visual functions of the elderly and the relationship with functional vision and falls. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in the municipality of Anápolis-GO with 46 elderly aged ≥ 60 years, who met all inclusion requirements. These were evaluated for functional vision, visual functions, overall functionality and self-reported falls. Statistical analysis was performed to verify the correlation between fallers and nonfallers with visual functions and functional vision. Results: There was a statistically significant correlation […]

Abstract Objective: To analyze patients’ quality of life before and after cataract removal surgery associated with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Methods: This is an observational, prospective, case series study. Data were collected at a private ophthalmology service in Aracaju – SE, from August 2018 to July 2019. The quality of life assessment of patients before and after 4 months of cataract surgery, using the phacoemulsification technique associated with IOL implantation, was performed by applying the validated Brazilian version of the […]

Abstract Purpose: To summarize the evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews on interventions for Central or Branch Vein Occlusion. Methods: We included and summarized the results from Cochrane systematic reviews on interventions for both types of occlusion. The initial search retrieved was 21 reviews and four of them were selected. Results: The four systematic reviews included evaluated the effects of laser techniques and intravitreal injections of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (anti-VEGF) and corticosteroids on Branch and Central Retinal Vein Occlusions. Conclusions: […]

Abstract Objective: To characterize the profile of graduates of Medical Residency Programs in Ophthalmology in the state of Alagoas, regarding their training and professional practice. Methods: Retrospective descriptive study developed from a self-administered questionnaire sent to doctors who graduated from the Ophthalmology residency program at the Professor Alberto Antunes University Hospital (HUPAA / UFAL) who completed their residency in the last 10 years. Results: Of the 28 former residents, 27 responded to the questionnaire. They are predominantly women (70.4%), young […]

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the adherence to clinical glaucoma treatment in patients that benefit from the Brazilian National Glaucoma Program and receive antiglaucomatous eye drops free of charge. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 255 patients that benefit from the Brazilian National Glaucoma Program (BNGP) and were assisted at the Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV), Pernambuco state, Brazil. The Morisky’s Adhesion Scale (MAS) was used to evaluate adhesion profile to treatment. Patients with a Morisky’s Adhesion score ≥ 6 was considered adherent […]