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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276774
title: Ocular sequelae of retinopathy of prematurity in Manaus, Amazonas

description: Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the structural ocular sequelae of retinopathy of prematurity in children at risk for the disease in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Methods: A prospective, cohort-type, observational study was conducted. Fifty-seven children at risk for this retinopathy, who were born in the public health system facilities, were referred for ophthalmic evaluation at a secondary eye hospital. Inclusion criteria were gestational age ≤ 32 weeks and/or birth weight ≤ 1500 g. Results: Eighteen (31.6%) children were diagnosed with any stage of retinopathy of prematurity during the study period, and four (7.0%) of them needed treatment. Structural ocular sequelae were identified in 3 of 56 children (5.3%), consisting of peripheral retinal detachment with macular dragging in 3 eyes of 3 children and macular involving retinal detachment in 2 eyes of 2 children. Associations between occurrence of retinopathy of prematurity and birth weight, gestational age at birth and days in oxygen were observed (p&lt;0.05). Indication of treatment was associated with birth weight (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Retinopathy of prematurity stands out as an important cause of avoidable blindness in Amazonas, affected 31.6 % of children at risk in the present paper, which in this same context, led to ocular strucutral sequelae in about 5.3% of these infants, either peripheral or macular involving retinal detachment. A local program for screening and treatment of the population at risk is necessary in order to avoid blindness from this disease, providing care to the public health system users that contemplates equality and universality of access.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276771.v1
title: Eye test profile: study in reference institution in the State of Paraíba

description: Abstract Objective: To analyze the profile of the eye test in a reference institution in the State of Paraíba, and to identify the municipalities that refer their patients, prevalence of care and distribution of the test according to age and gender. Method: Documentary research, retrospective, descriptive research with quantitative approach. Data collection involved all newborn care (newborns), population of 418 patients. Inclusion criteria were newborns born or referred to the locus of the research, both sexes. Newborns born outside the period from January to December 2018 were excluded. Data collection occurred at the ophthalmology service, including variables such as: date of examination, city of origin of the newborn, age, sex, monthly quantity and test result. Results: The most prevalent city of origin was Santa Luzia (42.58%), with regard to age showing a higher rate in the age group of 1 to 2 months (64.83%). Regarding gender, males were in greater proportion (50.96%). Regarding the months, November had the highest prevalence (15.31%). Regarding the diagnoses, the red reflex test was present in 100% (n = 418). Conclusion: The service was able to trace and analyze the profile of pediatric patients who underwent the red reflex test, which had their satisfactory results, yet it was crucial in the possibility of early, effective and safe treatment, with their cognitive and physical development assured. The consolidation of the action of the service strengthens the program and involvement of the multiprofessional team, bringing improvement, learning and salud ocular.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276776
title: Pharmacoepidemiology of the antiglaucoma drugs in Brazil from 2012 to 2018

description: Abstract Purpose: To outline the epidemiological profile of clinical treatments for glaucoma provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, acronym in Portuguese) between January 2012 and December 2018. Methods: A quantitative and descriptive study was conducted using available data based on the outpatient information system from SUS (SIA/SUS, acronym in Portuguese). The variables were monocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; monocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines; binocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; and binocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines. Results: During the analysis period, the prevalence of clinical therapies for glaucoma increased from 2012 to 2017 and decreased from 2017 to 2018. Of the clinically treated patients, 96% were carriers of binocular glaucoma. Among the regions of Brazil, the Northeast had the highest prevalence of binocular glaucoma (about 60% of the number of cases), and the most common therapy was combinations of two drugs from different lines. The Southeast region had the highest concentration of monocular glaucoma (53% of cases), and the predominant therapy was combinations of three drugs from different lines. The Midwest region had the lowest prevalence of monocular-treatments for glaucoma (less than 6%). Conclusion: In Brazil, the highest number of treatments offered by the public health system was in the Northeast and Southeast regions. There is a high national prevalence and potential for the morbidity of this disease. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen programs aimed at early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to reduce adverse outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276779
title: Occult macular dystrophy

description: Abstract We report a case of bilateral occult macular dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman with progressive low visual acuity, without justifiable fundoscopic or angiographic findings. Imaging tests were done to excluding expansive lesions and electrophysiological tests that suggested the diagnosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276774.v1
title: Ocular sequelae of retinopathy of prematurity in Manaus, Amazonas

description: Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the structural ocular sequelae of retinopathy of prematurity in children at risk for the disease in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Methods: A prospective, cohort-type, observational study was conducted. Fifty-seven children at risk for this retinopathy, who were born in the public health system facilities, were referred for ophthalmic evaluation at a secondary eye hospital. Inclusion criteria were gestational age ≤ 32 weeks and/or birth weight ≤ 1500 g. Results: Eighteen (31.6%) children were diagnosed with any stage of retinopathy of prematurity during the study period, and four (7.0%) of them needed treatment. Structural ocular sequelae were identified in 3 of 56 children (5.3%), consisting of peripheral retinal detachment with macular dragging in 3 eyes of 3 children and macular involving retinal detachment in 2 eyes of 2 children. Associations between occurrence of retinopathy of prematurity and birth weight, gestational age at birth and days in oxygen were observed (p&lt;0.05). Indication of treatment was associated with birth weight (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Retinopathy of prematurity stands out as an important cause of avoidable blindness in Amazonas, affected 31.6 % of children at risk in the present paper, which in this same context, led to ocular strucutral sequelae in about 5.3% of these infants, either peripheral or macular involving retinal detachment. A local program for screening and treatment of the population at risk is necessary in order to avoid blindness from this disease, providing care to the public health system users that contemplates equality and universality of access.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276778
title: Radiofrequency versus scalpel incision for upper blepharoplasty: a clinicopathologic and photo documentation comparison

description: Abstract Objective: The aim of this study is to compare scar appearance and the histopathological aspects of inflammatory response induced by the use of radiofrequency [RF] incision and a cold-blade scalpel incision in upper blepharoplasty surgery. Methods: This is a comparative, prospective, double-blind study that recruited 10 Caucasian patients from Oculoplastic Sector of Ophthalmological Center of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil) aged 60–70 years, Fitzpatrick skin types 3 and 4, with upper eyelid dermatochalasis and indication for upper blepharoplasty. These patients underwent upper blepharoplasty using RF incision in one eyelid (10 eyelids in total) and cold-blade incision in the contralateral eyelid (10 eyelids in total). The two techniques were compared for clinical scar appearance and histopathology of the excised tissue materials (i.e., upper eyelid skin). To evaluate clinical scar appearance, we employed two distinct methods: photo-documentation and statistical analysis of the assessment performed by two masked observers (oculoplastic specialists) that examined all patients during all the follow-up based on Vancouver scar scale criteria, which includes attributes related to scar’s vascularization, thickness, pigmentation, and elasticity. Follow-up was performed on days 30, 60, and 180 after surgery. After the follow-up period, the collected data were statistically analyzed by using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: The eyelids incised with a scalpel displayed thicker scars (hypertrophic scars), which differed significantly only in the first month after surgery (p = 0.022). The two surgical techniques did not show statistically significant difference in vascularity, elasticity, or pigmentation of the scar during the follow up period (sixth postoperative month). Regarding the histopathological evaluation, the excised skin fragments exhibited the same patterns, except the cautery effect that was observed at the edges of the skin excised with RF, which showed 0.20–0.30-mm thick thermal damage. Conclusion: The two techniques did not show statistically significant difference in terms of scar appearance after the sixth postoperative month.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276776.v1
title: Pharmacoepidemiology of the antiglaucoma drugs in Brazil from 2012 to 2018

description: Abstract Purpose: To outline the epidemiological profile of clinical treatments for glaucoma provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, acronym in Portuguese) between January 2012 and December 2018. Methods: A quantitative and descriptive study was conducted using available data based on the outpatient information system from SUS (SIA/SUS, acronym in Portuguese). The variables were monocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; monocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines; binocular treatment with first, second, and third-line drugs; and binocular treatment with combinations of two drugs and three drugs from different lines. Results: During the analysis period, the prevalence of clinical therapies for glaucoma increased from 2012 to 2017 and decreased from 2017 to 2018. Of the clinically treated patients, 96% were carriers of binocular glaucoma. Among the regions of Brazil, the Northeast had the highest prevalence of binocular glaucoma (about 60% of the number of cases), and the most common therapy was combinations of two drugs from different lines. The Southeast region had the highest concentration of monocular glaucoma (53% of cases), and the predominant therapy was combinations of three drugs from different lines. The Midwest region had the lowest prevalence of monocular-treatments for glaucoma (less than 6%). Conclusion: In Brazil, the highest number of treatments offered by the public health system was in the Northeast and Southeast regions. There is a high national prevalence and potential for the morbidity of this disease. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen programs aimed at early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to reduce adverse outcomes.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276780
title: Sickle cell retinopathy: characterization among patients over 40 years of age

description: Abstract Purpose: This article aims to describe the prevalence of retinal alterations on the indirect binocular ophthalmoscopy exam in patients with sickle cell disease (HbSS or HbSC) who are over 40 years of age. Methods: This is a retrospective study in which patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) with an age group of 40 years or older were attended in a service of retina in Salvador, Brasil on the last 10 years. All patients were submitted to the clinical file filling, which includes the sociodemographic profile, clinical profile and ophthalmologic examination. The patients were divided in two groups (SS or SC), according to genotypic profile of hemoglobinopathy (HbSS or HbSC). The classification of retinopathy was performed according to Goldberg in proliferative and non-proliferative retinopathy. A P-value &lt;0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 97 patients (194 eyes) were evaluated, being 44 (45%) of the SC group and 53 (55%) of the SS group. Of the 97 patients, 19 (19.5%) did not present retinal changes and 78 (80,5%) present sickle cell retinopathy. Of the 78 patients with retinopathy, 22 (28%) had nonproliferative sickle retinopathy and 56 (72%) had proliferative alterations. The increase in vascular tortuosity was the most observed nonproliferative sign (26.8% of eyes) in both groups. The SC patients presented a greater proportion of findings of areas of retinal non perfusion (30%) than SS patients (p = 0.015). Conclusion: The results suggest the need for regular ophthalmologic follow-up of patients with SCD, especially in the older age group, due to the high prevalence of 80.5% of findings of sickle cell retinopathy on examination in patients over 40 years old.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276779.v1
title: Occult macular dystrophy

description: Abstract We report a case of bilateral occult macular dystrophy in a 70-year-old woman with progressive low visual acuity, without justifiable fundoscopic or angiographic findings. Imaging tests were done to excluding expansive lesions and electrophysiological tests that suggested the diagnosis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276783
title: Visual reabilitation with contact lenses after corneal keratoplasty

description: Abstract Contact lens fitting after corneal transplantation has been considered a challenge in visual rehabilitation. There is currently the possibility of adapting contact lenses of various sizes, various designs and with different thicknesses and materials, such as gelatinous lenses, gas-permeable rigid corneal lenses, corneal-scleral lenses, mini-scleral and scleral lenses. The objective of this study was to present a review of current literature that may exemplify the use of some of the different types of contact lenses that can be used after corneal transplantation. An integrative review of the medical literature in the English language, using as a database for the research, Pubmed and Mendeley. Twenty six articles were selected, with year of publication between 2001 and 2018, as inclusion criterion, the relevance of articles according to the authors' experience was used. Five articles were selected that have as main subject corneal transplantation, nine articles on contact lenses in general, and 12 articles on scleral or mini scleral contact lenses. Due to the greater transmissibility of oxygen to the cornea, the use of rigid gas-permeable corneal lenses was shown to be safer and more likely to be used for a longer period of time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276784
title: Multiple retinal pigment epithelial detachments: what should we do? A propos of an idiopathic case

description: Abstract The purpose is to report the management of multiple retinal epithelial detachments (PEDs) in a 50-year-old male with bilateral PEDs not associated with chorioretinal or systemic pathologies after a complete study. Idiopathic multiple PEDs could be a variation of central serous chorioretinopathy, but other causes as well as other pathological conditions which could produce similar images, are required to be ruled out.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276785
title: The difficulty of access to senile cataract treatment in Aparecida de Goiânia – Goiás. Brazil

description: Abstract Objective: To identify the difficulties of patients with senile cataract in the access to the facectomy by Unified Health System ( SUS – Sistema Único de Saúde) in the Medical and Diagnostic Center (CEMED) of Aparecida de Goiânia. Methods: Cross-sectional and observational research with data collection from a standardized questionnaire applied preoperatively. Results: The sample consisted of 150 patients: 56% women and 44% men. The average age was 66.05 ± 9.21 years. Most (57.3%) had a previous diagnosis of cataract and, of these, 56.7% did not seek previous treatment. The reasons that prevented previous treatment were: difficulty in accessing the health service (43.5%), fear of surgery (18.8%) and lack of clinical condition for surgery (18.8%). 78.7% of patients would like to have surgery on the same day they are diagnosed with cataract. 21.3% were against this proposal, and the fear of surgery (65%) was the main reason for not performing the facectomy immediately. Regarding the impairment in activities of daily living (ADL), 20.6% could not read magazines and newspapers, in contrast, 20.6% reported no significant impairment in their ADL. Conclusion: The main difficulties in accessing senile cataract treatment were: difficulty in accessing the specialized health system, fear of the procedure, lack of clinical condition for surgery. Thus, it is necessary to promote good quality and affordable surgery; carrying out projects that facilitate diagnosis and treatment, that act in population education, promoting population awareness and stimulating the search for treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276788
title: Spontaneous scleral rupture associated with retinochoroidal coloboma

description: Abstract We reported a case of ocular hypotony due to spontaneous scleral rupture in retinochoroidal coloboma and the treatment which was performed. This is a prospective case report in which a 21-year-old woman complained of abrupt vision loss in her left eye. Ocular hypotony due to spontaneous scleral rupture in retinochoroidal coloboma was identified through tests. An ultrassonography confirmed the scleral lesion but magnetic resonance imaging and fluorescein angiography have also proven to be useful. Due to the posterior location of the perforation, we opted for a sub-tenon injection of autologous blood and intraocular gas tamponade, which were successful, resulting in improved visual acuity and intraocular pressure. In this case, an alternative to invasive surgical procedure in the treatment of spontaneous scleral perforation and retinochoroidal coloboma was presented.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276778.v1
title: Radiofrequency versus scalpel incision for upper blepharoplasty: a clinicopathologic and photo documentation comparison

description: Abstract Objective: The aim of this study is to compare scar appearance and the histopathological aspects of inflammatory response induced by the use of radiofrequency [RF] incision and a cold-blade scalpel incision in upper blepharoplasty surgery. Methods: This is a comparative, prospective, double-blind study that recruited 10 Caucasian patients from Oculoplastic Sector of Ophthalmological Center of Minas Gerais (Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil) aged 60–70 years, Fitzpatrick skin types 3 and 4, with upper eyelid dermatochalasis and indication for upper blepharoplasty. These patients underwent upper blepharoplasty using RF incision in one eyelid (10 eyelids in total) and cold-blade incision in the contralateral eyelid (10 eyelids in total). The two techniques were compared for clinical scar appearance and histopathology of the excised tissue materials (i.e., upper eyelid skin). To evaluate clinical scar appearance, we employed two distinct methods: photo-documentation and statistical analysis of the assessment performed by two masked observers (oculoplastic specialists) that examined all patients during all the follow-up based on Vancouver scar scale criteria, which includes attributes related to scar’s vascularization, thickness, pigmentation, and elasticity. Follow-up was performed on days 30, 60, and 180 after surgery. After the follow-up period, the collected data were statistically analyzed by using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: The eyelids incised with a scalpel displayed thicker scars (hypertrophic scars), which differed significantly only in the first month after surgery (p = 0.022). The two surgical techniques did not show statistically significant difference in vascularity, elasticity, or pigmentation of the scar during the follow up period (sixth postoperative month). Regarding the histopathological evaluation, the excised skin fragments exhibited the same patterns, except the cautery effect that was observed at the edges of the skin excised with RF, which showed 0.20–0.30-mm thick thermal damage. Conclusion: The two techniques did not show statistically significant difference in terms of scar appearance after the sixth postoperative month.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276783.v1
title: Visual reabilitation with contact lenses after corneal keratoplasty

description: Abstract Contact lens fitting after corneal transplantation has been considered a challenge in visual rehabilitation. There is currently the possibility of adapting contact lenses of various sizes, various designs and with different thicknesses and materials, such as gelatinous lenses, gas-permeable rigid corneal lenses, corneal-scleral lenses, mini-scleral and scleral lenses. The objective of this study was to present a review of current literature that may exemplify the use of some of the different types of contact lenses that can be used after corneal transplantation. An integrative review of the medical literature in the English language, using as a database for the research, Pubmed and Mendeley. Twenty six articles were selected, with year of publication between 2001 and 2018, as inclusion criterion, the relevance of articles according to the authors' experience was used. Five articles were selected that have as main subject corneal transplantation, nine articles on contact lenses in general, and 12 articles on scleral or mini scleral contact lenses. Due to the greater transmissibility of oxygen to the cornea, the use of rigid gas-permeable corneal lenses was shown to be safer and more likely to be used for a longer period of time.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276784.v1
title: Multiple retinal pigment epithelial detachments: what should we do? A propos of an idiopathic case

description: Abstract The purpose is to report the management of multiple retinal epithelial detachments (PEDs) in a 50-year-old male with bilateral PEDs not associated with chorioretinal or systemic pathologies after a complete study. Idiopathic multiple PEDs could be a variation of central serous chorioretinopathy, but other causes as well as other pathological conditions which could produce similar images, are required to be ruled out.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14276794
title: Conservative management of congenital eversion of the eyelids

description: Abstract Congenital eyelid ectropion is the term used to describe the eversion of the eyelids, be it in the upper or lower lid, present at birth. It is a rare condition with a reduced number of cases published in scientific world since 1896, the year it was first reported. The objective of this work is to describe a case of Congenital Ectropion treated conservatively, emphasizing its main characteristics, importance of early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This is a cross-sectional, retrospective and documentary study based on the methodology of case report involving a female newborn who presented unilateral palpebral eversion at birth and was treated conservatively, showing a satisfactory and functional improvement of the condition.