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Importance of macular ganglion cell complex evaluation in pituitary macroadenom...
Carvalho, Tiago; Fernandes, NádiaPituitary adenomas (PA) are the most common tumor of the Sella turcica brain region, accounting for 12–15% of symptomatic intracranial brain tumors. Usually occurs in adults with no gender predilections. Using Cranial Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (Fig.1) is possible to classify it as a macroadenoma when size is ≥10 mm. The tumor compression on the optic nerve or chiasm leads to axonal da...
Low vision rehabilitation program in patients with myopic macular degeneration:...
Fernandes, Nádia; Pereira, Débora; Carvalho, Tiago; Lança, CarlaAims/Purpose: Patients with pathologic myopia are at risk of developing myopic macular degeneration (MMD) that leads to vision loss and irreversible visual impairment. Working-age and elderly populations are affected by loss of productivity and quality of life. Low vision services should offer specialized training programs to help patients overcome difficulties in daily living activities. This study aimed to de...
Impact of Parkinson’s disease on vision: a scoping review
Silva, Joana; Pedro, Tânia; Fernandes, Nádia; Poças, Ilda MariaIntroduction – Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with motor symptoms, as well as non-motor symptoms at the oculo-visual level. It has an annual incidence rate of 14 patients per 100,000 inhabitants, increasing with age. With an estimated 10 million people in the world population living with the disease. Objectives – The aim of conducting this scoping review is to identify the chang...
A health promotion protocol to prevent age-related macular degeneration progres...
Fernandes, NádiaAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic progressive ocular disease that causes central vision loss, it is responsible for 8.7% of blindness worldwide, and it is the main cause of visual impairment in developed countries in individuals aged over 60 years, and its incidence is variable late AMD is higher in Europe (0.14%) and in America (0.35%). The prevalence of AMD is increasing due to the growth of...
Baixa visão: adaptação prismática
Fernandes, NádiaPrismas em baixa visão: tipos, aplicação clínica, casos clínicos, impacto na qualidade de vida, outcomes.
Evaluation of capillary perfusion level of the optic nerve head in glaucomatous...
Carvalho, Tiago; Fernandes, NádiaGlaucoma is a complex optic neuropathy characterized by a progressive loss of ganglion cell complex (GCC) and nerve fiber layer and consequently visual function loss. Although evaluation of glaucomatous structural damage in the optic nerve head (ONH) is fundamental to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Some researchers have suggested that vascular dysfunction plays an important role in the pathology of g...
Choroidal and retinal imaging biomarkers in age-related macular degeneration an...
Fernandes, Nádia; Araújo, Marta; Lança, Carla; Carvalho, TiagoAge-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a chronic and multifactorial aging retinal disease that causes irreversible central vision loss. In Europe, AMD represents the main cause of severe visual impairment and blindness in the elderly. Health status, low antioxidant diet, and sedentary lifestyles are modifiable risk factors. Health promotion and preventive medicine are essential to reduce the risk of disease ...
Impacto da doença de Parkinson na visão: uma revisão de âmbito
Silva, Joana; Pedro, Tânia; Fernandes, Nádia; Poças, Ilda MariaIntrodução – A doença de Parkinson é um transtorno neurodegenerativo progressivo com sintomatologia motora, assim como não motora, ao nível oculo-visual. Apresenta uma taxa de incidência anual de 14 pacientes por 100.000 habitantes, aumentando com o avançar da idade. Estima-se que existam cerca de 10 milhões de pessoas na população afetadas pela doença. Objetivos – O objetivo desta revisão de âmbito consiste em...
Low vision rehabilitation program in myopic macular degeneration: a case report
Fernandes, Nádia; Araújo, Marta; Carvalho, Tiago; Lança, CarlaIntroduction: Patients with high myopia are at risk of developing myopic macular degeneration (MMD), which leads to vision loss and irreversible visual impairment. Elderly populations are affected by loss of quality of life. Low vision services should offer specialized training programs to help patients overcome difficulties in daily living activities. This study aimed to describe the results of a low vision re...
The roles of vitamin D and polyphenols in the management of age-related macular...
Fernandes, Nádia; Araújo, Marta Castro; Lança, CarlaAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic progressive ocular disease and the main cause of severe visual impairment in the elderly. Vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for AMD. Additionally, current evidence suggests dietary advice of increasing the consumption of polyphenols, which may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this review was to describe the roles of vitamin...