Corneal transplantation in keratoconus: evaluation of results and complications obtained by skillful and surgeons in training [PDF]
PURPOSE: Refractive and visual analysis in corneal transplantations performed for keratoconus by two groups of surgeons. METHODS: Seventy eyes of seventy patients, which had been submitted to penetrating keratoplasty (PK) for keratoconus, were examined ...
Hofling-Lima, Ana Luisa +3 more
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Atypical presentation of pellucid marginal degeneration: case report [PDF]
The authors report an unusual clinical presentation of pellucid marginal degeneration with 360º peripheral corneal thinning diagnosed in a younger male patient. We discuss the findings of topographic maps, ultrasound pachymetry and the proposed treatment.
Machado, Renato +4 more
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The effects of posterior subtenon injection of corticosteroids in patients with uveitis [PDF]
PURPOSE: To determine the effects of posterior subtenon steroid injection (PSSI) according to intraocular pressure and visual acuity, in patients with uveitis.
Campos, Vânia Ewert de +4 more
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Se presentó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, sobre la tonometría ocular, donde se determinó la presión intraocular con dos métodos diferentes de exploración en pacientes sospechosos de glaucoma, y un grupo normal en los pacientes que asistieron a la ...
Alina Honan González +2 more
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Frequency doubling technology in patients submitted to laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK): cost-benefit analysis [PDF]
PURPOSE: To check if there is functional damage to magnocellular cells using the frequency doubling technology (FDT), after laser assisted in situ keratomileusis-LASIK intraocular pressure increase and to analyze the benefit of this test in patients ...
Aires, Rejane Carvalho +3 more
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[Is home perimetry possible?] [PDF]
Muñoz-Negrete FJ +2 more
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Unilateral retinitis pigmentosa secondary to eye injury: case report [PDF]
Retinitis pigmentosa is a group of diseases caused by genetic changes that lead to progressive degeneration of photoreceptors, rods mainly. In general, it has bilateral presentation. This study is a case report of a patient with unilateral involvement of
Barboza, Marcello Novoa Colombo +4 more
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Evaluation of the impact of subepithelial corneal infiltrates on corneal biomechanics after epidemic keratoconjunctivitis. [PDF]
Arici C, Sultan P, Mergen B.
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Amniotic membrane in the treatment of corneal and scleral thinning [PDF]
PURPOSE: To evaluate the use of amniotic membrane (AM) as an adjunct to the treatment of corneal and scleral thinnings. METHODS: Amniotic membrane was obtained at the time of cesarean section and was preserved at -80ºC in glycerol and cornea culture ...
Attie, Greicie Cristina Guerra +5 more
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Eye diseases associated with psoriatic arthritis in the Amazon. [PDF]
Allen TSR +5 more
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