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 […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate parents’ knowledge and perceptions about amblyopia and its treatment after their child’s diagnosis. Methods: A cross-sectional study included parents of 30 children diagnosed with amblyopia, recruited from a pediatric ophthalmology clinic. Participants completed a questionnaire after the diagnosis of their children, before receiving amblyopia education. The questionnaire assessed parental knowledge, socioeconomic background, and barriers to care. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics and logistic regression to identify factors associated with awareness and adhesion. Results: Most parents (85.7%) […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the mental health status of patients diagnosed with keratoconus in the city of Porto Alegre (RS). Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study with a sample of 106 patients. The study was conducted at the Ophthalmology Department of the Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, in the Contact Lens and Corneal Transplant sectors. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 was used, and the results were described categorically or continuously, in percentages and means/medians, as indicated. Results: The prevalence of depressive […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the agreement of biometric parameters measured by the ANTERION and IOLMaster700 devices in a Brazilian population, considering statistical differences and their clinical relevance. Methods: A retrospective comparative study included cataract patients who underwent biometric examination with ANTERION and IOLMaster700 between September and December 2023. The parameters evaluated were anterior keratometry, axial length, central corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, white-to-white diameter, and lens thickness. Agreement and correlation were assessed using Bland-Altman and scatter plots. Results: A total […]

ABSTRACT Background: Trabeculectomy is a common surgical technique performed when clinical treatments are not enough to control glaucoma. Prolonged use of eye drops to control intraocular pressure (IOP) can lead to ocular surface disease, negatively affecting postoperative results. Objective: This article aimed to analyze the current literature on the effects of preoperative preparation for trabeculectomy with topical corticosteroids on surgical outcome and postoperative intervention. Methods: A systematic review that followed PRISMA guidelines was performed, and articles were searched at PubMed, […]

ABSTRACT This case series evaluates the visual outcomes of two trifocal intraocular lenses, the ZFR00V and TNFT00, in cataract surgery patients. Nineteen patients (38 eyes) were bilaterally implanted with one of the two intraocular lenses. Postoperative assessments included uncorrected and corrected distance, intermediate, and near visual acuities, as well as patient-reported satisfaction and photic phenomena. Both intraocular lenses provided satisfactory visual performance for distance and intermediate vision. However, the ZFR00V intraocular lenses demonstrated superior near vision, particularly in the defocus […]

We present the case of an 80-year-old patient diagnosed with severe pseudoexfoliation syndrome (PEX) in both eyes (OU), who underwent uneventful bilateral phacoemulsification with in-the-bag intraocular lens (IOL) implantation 10 years ago. However, 4 years postoperatively, the patient developed subluxation of the capsular bag-IOL complex in the left eye, attributable to the progressive zonular insufficiency characteristic of PEX. Consequently, the subluxated IOL was removed, and an iris-fixated lens was implanted. During follow-up, 6 years after the initial surgery, a similar […]