Results: 20

Regression of macular edema with topical brinzolamide and nepafenac alone and identification of a novel gyrate atrophy mutation

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Gyrate atrophy is a rare metabolic autosomal recessive disorder caused by ornithine aminotransferase enzyme deficiency that leads to characteristic progressive, degenerative chorioretinal findings. Patients complain mostly of low vision, night blindness, and peripheral vision loss. Posterior sub...

Antiglaucomatosos tópicos y obstrucción de la vía lagrimal
Topical antiglaucomatous and obstruction of the tear duct

Long-term use of topical tacrolimus ointment: a safe and effective option for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: To assess the compliance, efficacy, and safety of the long-term use of topical tacrolimus for the clinical management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Methods: The medical records of patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis undergoing long-term treatment with 0.03% topical tacrolimus ...

Evaluating the diameter of eyedropper tips using a computer vision system

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to determine the variation in diameters of outer and inner apertures of eyedropper tips using a computer vision system. Standardizing the size of eye drop nozzles is crucial to reduce the treatment cost of chronic eye diseases and to ensure a continued use of medicatio...

A visão em pseudofácicos com ametropia residual após instilação de pilocarpina a 2%

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 77 (6), 2018
Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar modificações de acuidade visual, refração, campo visual e diâmetro pupilar, em pacientes pseudofácicos, após a instilação de pilocarpina a 2%. Métodos: Ensaio clínico, controlado, mascarado e randomizado realizado entre maio de 2015 e setembro de 2016 no Hospital Uni...

The relationship between topical anti-glaucoma medications and the development of lacrimal drainage system obstruction

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate whether any topical anti-glaucoma medications increase the risk of lacrimal drainage system obstruction or whether the presence of preservatives alone is sufficient to generate obstruction. Methods: This nested case-control study compared a group of patients with lacrimal ...

Effects of combined oral doxycycline and topical cyclosporine treatment on ocular signs, symptoms, and tear film parameters in rosacea patients

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (6), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: This study reports the effects of combined use of oral doxycycline and topical cyclosporine on ocular signs, symptoms, and tear film parameters in rosacea patients. Methods: Fifty-four right eyes of 54 patients were included in this study. All patients underwent full ophthalmologic ex...

Comparison of the efficacy of 0. 03% tacrolimus eye drops diluted in olive oil and linseed oil for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca in dogs

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (4), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the efficacy of 0.03% tacrolimus eye drops diluted in two different vehicles (linseed oil and olive oil) for the treatment of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) in dogs. Methods: This study included 60 dogs. Of this group, 20 were healthy and allocated to the control group,...

Diminuição da progressão da miopia com atropina 0, 025%

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 77 (2), 2018
Resumo Objetivo: Demonstrar a eficácia do uso do colírio de atropina 0,025% em crianças míopes, no Brasil, para a diminuição da progressão da miopia. Métodos: Realizou-se estudo prospectivo em 60 pacientes do Hospital Geral Universitário e Oftalmocenter Santa Rosa - Cuiabá - MT, com idades en...

Comparison of topical and retrobulbar anesthesia in terms of pain experience during silicone oil extraction

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 81 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the use of topical anesthesia and retrobulbar anesthesia during silicone oil removal with a mixed pars plana technique, through evaluating the pain experience of patients. Methods: We selected patients according to their behavior during previous vitreoretinal surgery and op...