Life quality of low-vision elderly people: before and after hearing and speech intervention
Aim: To evaluate life quality of elderly people with acquired low vision before and after hearing and speech intervention. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was made with 52 elderly people with acquired low vision. Two questionnaires that measures life quality were…
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…
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…
Time outdoors, exposure to violet light and prevention of myopia in children
Autores: Mílton Ruiz Alves, Mílton Ruiz Alves, Aline Fioravanti Lui, Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Fonte: eOftalmo Ano: 2018 DOI: 10.17545/eoftalmo/2018.0017 Ver publicacao original
Visual Rehabilitation in Brazil and the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology
Autores: Keila Monteiro de Carvalho Fonte: eOftalmo Ano: 2018 DOI: 10.17545/eoftalmo/2018.0023 Ver publicacao original