Métodos de rastreamento de erros refracionais baseados em equipamentos
Uncorrected refractive errors are the main cause of decreases in visual acuity, and after cataracts, they are the second most important cause of blindness. In Brazil, most of the population lacks access to ophthalmology services and treatments; therefore, vision-screening programs are fundamental. Instrument-based vision screening…
Life quality of low-vision elderly people: before and after hearing and speech intervention
Aim: To evaluate life quality of elderly people with acquired low vision before and after hearing and speech intervention. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was made with 52 elderly people with acquired low vision. Two questionnaires that measures life quality were…
Cirurgia ceratorrefrativa bilateral simultânea é realmente segura?
Purpose. Assess whether performing LASIK and PRK surgeries simultaneously is as safe as sequentially doing in different days. Methods. Systematic review of the literature through Medline, Embase, Lilacs/SciELO, Cochrane Library until August 2014. Results. Four studies were selected, which three were randomized controlled trials, totaling…
Deficiência visual: medidas, terminologia e definições
The terminology adopted by professionals in the field of low vision rehabilitation, as well as in topics that are pertinent to the work of professionals and healthcare practices is of paramount importance for collaboration on the guidelines of actions geared towards the inclusion of the…
Teller test with functional vision evaluation in children with low vision
Objetivo: Conhecer a eficácia do teste com Cartões de Teller em complemento a avaliação da visão funcional em crianças préescolares com baixa visão e desenvolvimento normal ou atrasado. Métodos: Estudo transversal em pacientes do ambulatório de estimulação visual infantil do Hospital de Clínicas da Faculdade…