A leitura de pessoas com baixa visão adquirida sob o processo de reabilitação
Objetivo: determinar como sujeitos com baixa visao adquirida que participaram do processo de reabilitacao utilizam a leitura em sua vida diaria. Metodo: A investigacao foi realizada atraves de pesquisa descritiva e transversal. A populacao foi composta por sujeitos com baixa visao adquirida que participaram do…
Traumatic avulsion of extraocular muscles: case reports
We described the clinical, surgical details and results (motor and sensory) of the retrieving procedure of traumatically avulsed muscles in three patients with no previous history of strabismus or diplopia seen in the Department of Ophthalmology, State University of Campinas, Brazil. The slipped muscle portion…
Satisfaction with ophthalmology residency training from the perspective of recent graduates: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Few studies have evaluated satisfaction with medical residency programs from the perspective of residents or recent graduates. Knowledge of current conditions of teaching might help to identify deficiencies and to provide adequate training. So, the aim of this study was to assess the satisfaction…
An unusual presentation of lacrimal gland pleomorphic adenoma
Os tumores da glândula lacrimal são raros na prática clínica. Dentre eles, o tumor epitelial mais comum é o adenoma pleomórfico da glândula lacrimal, que consiste em um tumor benigno, indolente, que geralmente acomete adultos na terceira e quarta décadas de vida. Apresentaremos um caso…
Visual pathway abnormalities were found in most multiple sclerosis patients despite history of previous optic neuritis
OBJECTIVE: It was to investigate visual field (VF) abnormalities in a group of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in the remission phase and the presence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) lesions in the optic radiations. METHODS: VF was assessed in 60 participants (age range 20-51 years):…
Refração ocular: uma necessidade social
Autores: Mílton Ruiz Alves, Mauro Nishi, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho, Liana M Vieira de Oliveira Ventura, Silvana Artioli Schellini, Newton Kara José Ano: 2014 Ver publicacao original
Influence 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…
The influence of assistive technology devices on the performance of activities by visually impaired A influência de recursos de tecnologia assistiva sobre a performance em atividades de deficientes visuais
Objective: To establish the influence of assistive technology devices (ATDs) on the performance of activities by visually impaired schoolchildren in the resource room. Methods: A qualitative study that comprised observation and an educational intervention in the resource room. The study population comprised six visually impaired…
The 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…
Optical 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…