Curriculum satisfaction of graduates of medical residency in ophthalmology
Abstract Background The number of ophthalmologists trained in Brazil has increased, but their satisfaction with the medical residency curriculum is unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the satisfaction and self-confidence of graduates of a reference ophthalmology residency program in Brazil. To analyze…
Translation and validation of a questionnaire on the impact of strabismus on the quality of life of patients
Objective: To translate and validate the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: A cross-sectional study for linguistic and cross-cultural validation of the Adult Strabismus Quality of Life Questionnaire in order to assess the quality of life in patients with strabismus. We…
Satisfaction of the ophthalmology residents with online progress test
Objective To investigate if there is knowledge improvement over the Residency years, as well as students’ satisfaction about progress test. Finally, to describe the implementation of the online progress test in some Ophthalmological Residency programs in Brazil. Methods It was an observational cross-section study. The…
Comparison of refractometric measurements obtained with a portable autorefractor and conventional methods of refraction in schoolchildren
Objective: To assess the performance of a portable autorefractor as refractor and screening tool for refractive errors in schoolchildren. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study. Refractometric measurements of children between 5 and 10 years old were obtained through four methods: 2WIN under non-cycloplegic conditions, and 2WIN, conventional…
Efficacy of Posterior Tenectomy of the Superior Oblique for A-Pattern Anisotropia
PURPOSE: To study the efficacy of the tenectomy of the posterior fibers of the tendon of superior oblique near the scleral insertion, a selective technique that weakens only the fibers,vith main vertical and horizontal action, preserving the torsional fibers, as proposed by Prieto-Diaz. METHODS: Twenty…