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…

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…

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…

Ambulatório de estimulação visual infantil: procedimentos e rotinas

O Ambulatorio de Estimulacao Visual Infantil, situado no Hospital de Clinicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas, responde a demanda da clientela da Disciplina de Oftalmologia atendendo criancas na faixa etaria de zero a cinco anos. Apos a avaliacao oftalmologica, constatando-se o comprometimento visual em sua…

Myotonic dystrophy type 1: frequency of ophthalmologic findings

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frequency of ophthalmologic abnormalities in a cohort of myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) patients and to correlate them with motor function. We reviewed the pathophysiology of cataract and low intraocular pressure (IOP). Method Patients were included…