Results: 27

The influence of whole-body vibration, media, and artificial lighting on eye-movement during reading

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 82 (), 2023
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate if participants, subjected to whole-body vibration, two different types of media (paper versus tablet) and two lighting environments (fluorescent versus LED), present a difference in eye-movement parameters during reading tasks. Methods: Fourteen adults silently read two...

Existence of advanced glycation / lipoxidation end-products in parenteral nutrition solutions and effects of infusion conditions on their levels

Abstract Infusion solutions must be stable from the production stage until the infusion stage. Some infusion fluids contain degradation products, known as advanced glycation end products (AGEs); however, it is unknown whether AGEs exist in parenteral nutrition solutions. We aimed to investigate this ques...

Assessement of the quality of bicycle paths and its correlation with bicycle use in Florianópolis

ABSTRACT Bicycle paths are important infrastructures in the cities to promote active commuting. Thus, understanding the information inherent to their quality might help to understand their effects on human behavior. This study aimed at assessing the quality of the bike paths in the city of Florianopolisl...

Do automotive window films affect drivers' safety by decreasing vision sensitivity? A Cross-sectional study

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 81 (), 2022
ABSTRACT Objective: To measure visual acuity in high contrast and low contrast sensitivities in different grades of visible light transmission films in three different positions (front, lateral and rear windows). Methods: Forty-four healthy volunteers between 30-75 y-o, with BCVA better than 0,5, were ...

Digital asthenopia: blue-blocking lenses and + 0,40D additional power in the near zone, for eye strain, accommodation and convergence functions

Rev. bras. oftalmol; 81 (), 2022
ABSTRACT Purpose Evaluate blue-violet light filter and additional power of +0.40 D in the near zone ophthalmic lenses, on convergence, accommodative functions, and symptoms of digital asthenopia (DA). Methods Randomized study in cross-over design conducted on 49 volunteers (age, 29 ± 5.5 years; male...

Translation and adaptation of the indoor environmental quality questionnaire to Brazilian portuguese

Clin. biomed. res; 42 (1), 2022
Introduction: Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) impacts well-being, performance, and mental and physical health. A questionnaire for assessing occupants’ perception of IEQ was developed in English. This study aimed to translate this instrument into Brazilian Portuguese and adapt it to the Brazilian po...

Condições de ambiência em restaurantes comerciais

Demetra (Rio J.); 15 (1), 2020
Introdução: Ambiência é a organização que um espaço físico recebe, envolvendo questões técnicas e estruturais do ambiente. Além do espaço físico, é também levado em consideração que, nesse espaço, haverá relações sociais e interpessoais e que, portanto, o local deve ser acolhedor e c...

Diseño innovador para remodelación arquitectónica y estudio de eficiencia energética en áreas de rehabilitación integral de la Fundación Teleón Pro Rehabilitación: en asocio con FUNTER

Se desarrolló una propuesta de intervención arquitectónica y constructiva de iluminación natural, ventilación y confort térmico para el área de rehabilitación del edificio de la Fundación Teletón Pro Rehabilitación FUNTER. Se diseñó una propuesta de interiorismo para uso eficiente de espacio...

Intra- and inter-brand color differences of denture teeth under different illuminations

J. appl. oral sci; 28 (), 2020
Abstract Debonding, staining and wear are usually the reasons for denture teeth replacement by new ones from same or different brands. Objective This study investigates the possible differences in color of denture teeth of the same or different brands under different illuminations, since their metameric...

The influence of light exposure in ambiance during pregnancy in maternal and fetal outcomes: an experimental study

Abstract Objective The aim of this study is to evaluate whether exposure to different environmental lighting conditions affects the reproductive parameters of pregnant mice and the development of their offspring. Methods Fifteen pregnant albino mice were divided into three groups: light/dark, light, ...