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Causes of low vision in patients referred to the Low Vision Service in a Reference Center of Ophthalmology

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 77 (1), 2018
Abstract Purpose: To identify the prevalence of the most common diseases diagnosed in the Low Vision Service (LVS) Methods: Seven hundred and thirteen patient's clinical records were evaluated. The best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) in the better eye was collected. All of the diagnosed diseases relate...

Ocular changes during pregnancy

Abstract Pregnancy is needed for the perpetuation of the human species, and it leads to physiological adaptations of the various maternal organs and systems. The eye, although a closed space, also undergoes some modifications, most of which are relatively innocuous, but they may occasionally become patho...

Genetic Syndromes Associated with Congenital Cardiac Defects and Ophthalmologic Changes - Systematization for Diagnosis in the Clinical Practice

Arq. bras. cardiol; 110 (1), 2018
Abstract Background: Numerous genetic syndromes associated with heart disease and ocular manifestations have been described. However, a compilation and a summarization of these syndromes for better consultation and comparison have not been performed yet. Objective: The objective of this work is to syst...

Ophthalmic adverse effects of nasal decongestants on an experimental rat model

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (1), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To investigate the potential effects of chronic exposure to a nasal decongestant and its excipients on ocular tissues using an experimental rat model. Methods: Sixty adult male Wistar rats were randomized into six groups. The first two groups were control (serum physiologic) and Otriv...

Afecciones oculares de pacientes pediátricos en consulta de Neuroftalmología en Oued, Argelia
Ocular conditions in pediatric patients seen in Neurophthalmology clinic, Oued, Algeria

Rev. inf. cient; 97 (4), 2018
Introducción: cuando la visión está disminuida o ausente ocasiona minusvalías para los niños, y provoca lentitud en el aprendizaje. Objetivo: determinar las afecciones oculares de pacientes pediátricos en consulta de Neuroftalmología, Hospital Oftalmológico Amistad Argelia-Cuba, El Oued, en el pe...

Achados oftalmológicos na doença de Gaucher tipo III: caso clínico

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (6), 2017
Resumo Relata-se um caso de uma paciente com doença de Guacher tipo III, com mutação no Exon9, 1246G>A e 1251G>C, buscando investigar a suspeita de glaucoma, descrever os achados oftalmológicos, como acumulo de glicolipideo em região pré- retiniana e investigar a possível correlação com a ...

O uso do concentrado de plaquetas na oftalmologia: uma revisão de literatura

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (6), 2017
Resumo Esta revisão tem por objetivo elencar as condições oftalmológicas em que tem sido utilizado o concentrado de plaquetas (CP), assim como as suas propriedades bioquímicas e fisiológicas. O CP possui tanto o potencial anticatabólico, presente no soro autólogo, quanto substâncias com propried...

Teleophthalmology: where are we now?

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 80 (6), 2017
ABSTRACT Information and communication technology has rapidly reached diverse aspects of modern life, including medicine and health-related matters. Aiming to improve teaching, research, and health care delivery for geographic or economic reasons, telemedicine is an ascending trend. Teleophthalmology mig...

Bilateral Severe Vitritis, an intraocular recurrence of B cell lymphoma: a case report

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral vitritis originated from Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma. Diagnosis was made from a careful history taking and confirmed with vitrectomy. Case report: 65-year-old Vietnamese male had one month of progressive blurred vision in both eyes without other eye comp...

Perfil da clientela de serviços de intervenção precoce: um enfoque na saúde ocular

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 76 (5), 2017
Resumo Objetivos: Descrever e analisar o perfil de crianças com alterações no desenvolvimento atendidas em serviços de intervenção precoce (IP) e de suas mães ou cuidadores, dando enfoque a aspectos relacionados a saúde ocular da criança. Métodos: Levantamento quantitativo, de caráter explor...