Vitrectomia posterior via pars plana com os sistemas 25 e 20 gauge : estudo comparativo randomizado
Introducao: O tratamento cirurgico das doencas retinianas sofreu grandes mudancas nas ultimas decadas. Na vitrectomia posterior via pars plana (VVPP) realizada com o sistema 20 gauge sao utilizados instrumentos com 0.9 mm de diâmetro. Em 2002 foi proposto um novo sistema de vitrectomia posterior composto…
Peribulbar versus general anesthesia for horizontal strabismus surgery
PURPOSE: To compare the results of strabismus surgery under peribulbar and general anesthesia in cases of small and moderate angle of horizontal strabismus. METHODS: Medical records of eighty-four patients with small and moderate angle horizontal strabismus who underwent strabismus surgery were reviewed. Forty-two patients were…
Low Vision in Elderly – Causes, Functional Vision, Perception of Limitations and Visual Rehabilitation in University Low Vision Service
Autores: Keila Monteiro de Carvalho, Gelse Beatriz Martins Monteiro, Sanny Castro, E. Temporini-Nastari Fonte: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Ano: 2008 Ver publicacao original
Visual control in children with developmental dyslexia
PURPOSE: To assess binocular control in children with dyslexia. METHODS: Cross-sectional study with 26 children who were submitted to a set of ophthalmologic and visual tests. RESULTS: In the dyslexic children less eye movement control in voluntary convergence and unstable binocular fixation was observed. CONCLUSION:…
Results of Monocular Surgery Under Peribulbar Anesthesia for Large-Angle Horizontal Strabismus
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of monocular surgery under peribulbar anesthesia for large-angle horizontal strabismus. INTRODUCTION: Monocular surgery may preserve some muscles if a repeat operation is required, may help to avoid the exposure of the dominant eye to the inherent risks of a surgical…
Process Improvement Intervention to Reduce Ophthalmologic Surgeries Canceling and Patient Complaints
Autores: Denize Fornazari de Oliveira, Maria Clara Padoveze, Carlos Russo, Maria de Lourdes Fraga Penteado, Mariza Lino, Marcela Ravanelli Martins, Náthaly Cristine Bueno Faria dos Santos, Rivaldo Mauro de Faria, Sâmara Machado Cabral Melo, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Fonte: Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Ano: 2009 Ver publicacao original
Assistive technology applied to education of students with visual impairment Uso de tecnologías de asistencia en la educación de estudiantes con deficiencia visual
OBJECTIVES: Verify the application of assistive technology, especially information technology in the education of blind and low-vision students from the perceptions of their teachers. METHODS: Descriptive survey study in public schools in three municipalities of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The sample comprised 134…
Improving the process to reduce ophthalmologic surgery
Autores: Maria Clara Padoveze, Denize Fornazari de Oliveira, Christiane Russo, Rosaura Antonieta Azevedo de Faria, Mariza Lino, Maria Lourdes Fraga Penteado, Mirian Franzoloso Santos Martins, Ana Paula, Neuza Heli Zanoveli Santos, Silvia Elaine Melo, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Ano: 2010 Ver publicacao original
Assistive technology applied to education of students with visual impairment
OBJECTIVES: Verify the application of assistive technology, especially information technology in the education of blind and low-vision students from the perceptions of their teachers. METHODS: Descriptive survey study in public schools in three municipalities of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The sample comprised 134…
Improving the process to reduce ophthalmologic surgery cancellation and patient complaints Melhorando o processo para reduzir o cancelamento de cirurgias oftalmológicas e as queixas de pacientes Mejorando el proceso como para reducir cancelaciones de cirugías oftalmológicas y quejas de pacientes
This study aims to describe a quality intervention program to reduce the rates of ophthalmologic surgery cancellation and patient complaints. Methods: the study was carried out at a university hospital in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The intervention occurred from July to December, 2007….