e-Oftalmo.CBO: uma publicação periódica científica inovadora
Dear Colleague This issue (Number 4, Volume 2) is the last one for 2016. e-Oftalmo.CBO: Digital Journal of Ophthalmology is a scientific journal that uses advanced technological resources rarely seen in the Brazilian context. We have sought to innovate by publishing, in addition to the...
Ver artigoDeficiência 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...
Ver artigoLife 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...
Ver artigoCirurgia 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...
Ver artigoMétodos 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...
Ver artigoTeller 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...
Ver artigoVisual impairment, rehabilitation and International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health
Objetivo: Descrever as características das pessoas com deficiência visual participantes de Grupos de Reabilitação Visual, segundo a CID-10 e a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF). Métodos: Pesquisa quantitativa de corte transversal, desenvolvida em um centro universitário de pesquisas em reabilitação entre outubro...
Ver artigoOptical and nonoptical aids for reading and writing in individuals with acquired low vision
PURPOSE: To evaluate the use of optical and nonoptical aids during reading and writing activities in individuals with acquired low vision. METHODS: This study was performed using descriptive and cross-sectional surveys. The data collection instrument was created with structured questions that were developed from an...
Ver artigoThe influence of assistive technology devices on the performance of activities by visually impaired
Objetivo: Verificar a influência da utilização de recursos de tecnologia assistiva no desempenho de escolares com deficiência visual em atividades em sala de recursos. Métodos: Realizou-se pesquisa qualitativa, por meio de observação e intervenção educacional em sala de recursos. A população foi composta por seis...
Ver artigoInfluence of intraoperative episcleral application of topic mitomycin C on proliferation and differentiation of rabbit corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells
Objective: To evaluate the influence of a three-minute application of 0.02% mitomycin C (MMC) on proliferation and differentiation of rabbit corneal epithelial cells. Methods: Topical MMC or 0.9% saline solution was applied to the episclera of the temporal limbal area of both eyes, maintaining intact...
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