Prevalence and Risk Factors of self-reported dry eye in Brazil using a short symptom questionnaire
To evaluate dry eye prevalence and investigate associated risk factors in Brazil by applying a short questionnaire of symptoms and risk factors. A cross-sectional study of 3,107 participants from all the five different geopolitical regions of Brazil. Overall prevalence of dry eye in this study…
Visual development in children aged 0 to 6 years
ABSTRACT Purposes: This study aimed to present the characteristics of visual development from a clinical viewpoint in infants and preschool children aged 0-6 years who were born at term with no pregnancy or childbirth complications. Methods: We conducted a bibliographic review on visual development in…
Monitoring of stem cells from adipose tissue injected via retrobulbar next to previously injured optic nerve of rabbits
Abstract Obtective: To verify the presence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in the area close to the optic nerve of previously injured with absolute alcohol. Methods: Twelve New Zealand breed rabbits were divided into two groups, and after sedation, each eye of the animal received…
Monitorização de células-tronco mesenquimais injetadas via retrobulbar próximas ao nervo óptico lesados de coelhos
Resumo Objetivo: Verificar a presença das células-tronco mesenquimais (MSC) na área próxima ao nervo óptico de coelhos previamente lesado com álcool absoluto. Métodos: Os 12 coelhos da raça Nova Zelândia foram distribuídos em 2 lotes. Após sedação, cada olho do animal recebeu uma injeção retrobulbar…
Lentes de proteção nos esportes: revisão
OBJETIVO: Realizar uma revisão na literatura sobre o uso de óculos de proteção nos esportes e correlacionar com os traumas oculares oriundos da prática esportiva. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa na base de dados PUBMED com as palavras-chave: óculos de proteção, lentes de proteção, esportes, traumatismos em atletas,…
Comparison of refractometric measurements using 2win® Photoscreener and manual retinoscopy in asymptomatic preschoolers
Objective: Evaluate the sensitivity, specificity e accuracy of the ocular refraction measured by the 2WIN® photoscreener as a screening method to identify children in need of spectacles prescription according to the criteria published by the Brazilian Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (BSPO) in asymptomatic children, 6…
eOftalmo and Continuing Education among Ophthalmologists
Autores: Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Fonte: eOftalmo Ano: 2022 DOI: 10.17545/eoftalmo/2022.0019 Ver publicacao original
Anterior Transposition Compared to Graduated Recession of Inferior Oblique for V Pattern
To compare the effect of inferior oblique anterior transposition (AT) to graduated recession (GR) in the correction of “V” patterns due to inferior oblique overaction (IOOA). Charts review of surgically treated cases which were divided in two groups, AT or GR. Age, initial V pattern…
Longitudinal evaluation of the Ophthalmology residents in Brazil: an observational prospective study
BACKGROUND: The longitudinal evaluation of students seems to be a better way to assess their knowledge compared with that of the traditional methods of evaluation, such as modular and final tests. Currently, progress testing is the most consolidated type of longitudinal testing method. However, despite…
A necessidade da adoção de intervenções para controlar o início e a progressão da miopia em crianças
Autores: Mílton Ruiz Alves, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Fonte: eOftalmo Ano: 2023 DOI: 10.17545/eoftalmo/2023.0014 Ver publicacao original