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Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rtPA) in the Treatment of Macular Hem...
Pereira, Sara Alves; Carvalho, Rui; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, Tiago; Barbosa, RenatoMacular hemorrhage is a frequent complication of retinal macroaneurysms and represents a threat to central vision. We report the surgical use of recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) in the treatment of macular hemorrhage. Two eyes of 2 female patients with macular hemorrhage from ruptured retinal macroaneurysms were treated with subretinal rtPA injection. Visual acuities on admission were of counting...
A review of neuro-ophthalmological manifestations of human coronavirus infection
Luís, Maria Elisa; Hipólito-Fernandes, Diogo; Mota, Catarina; Maleita, Diogo; Xavier, Catarina; Maio, Tiago; Cunha, João Paulo; Ferreira, Joana TavaresIntroduction: Human coronavirus (HCoVs) are a group of viruses with recognized neurotropic and neuroinvasive capabilities. The reports on the neurological and ocular findings are increasing day after day and several central and peripheral neurological manifestations are already described. However, none specifically describes the neuro-ophthalmological manifestation of HCoVs. This is the first article specifical...
Descolamento da retina regmatogéneo: estudo retrospetivo de dois anos
Moreira, Jorge; Teixeira, Carla; Carvalho, Rui; Vieira, Bruna; Maio, Tiago; Sampaio, Filipa; Tenedório, PaulaIntrodução: Neste trabalho avaliamos as características epidemiológicas e os resultados cirúrgicos dos doentes com descolamento de retina regmatogéneo (DRR). Métodos: Estudo retrospetivo dos doentes submetidos a cirurgia de DRR no Hospital Pedro Hispano, entre Janeiro de 2015 e Dezembro de 2016. Resultados: Analisaram-se 83 olhos de 83 doentes (48 homens e 35 mulheres). A média etária foi de 61,5 ± 13,4 ano...
Neurorretinite por Bartonella henselae: caso clínico e revisão da literatura
Moreira, Jorge; Neno, Miguel; Maio, Tiago; Pereira, Sara; Lemos, JoséA doença da arranhadura do gato é uma infeção causada pela Bartonella henselae, usualmente transmitida ao ser humano através da arranhadura ou mordedura de gato. A manifestação clínica mais comum é a linfadenite, mas 5 a 10% dos doentes com doença da arranhadura do gato podem ter envolvimento ocular. Os autores apresentam o caso clínico de uma doente de 46 anos de idade com neurorretinite unilateral secundária ...
Tick Infestation of the Eyelid: Case Report and Literature Review
Moreira, Jorge; Maio, Tiago; Sampaio, FilipaTick infestation is rarely seen in ophthalmological practice. We report the case of a 73-year-old woman who presented with edema and erythema of her right upper eyelid. Biomicroscopic examination revealed a tick firmly attached to the eyelid margin. The tick was successfully removed using fine tweezers, and within a few days, the patient had fully recovered without sequelae. Ticks are a threat to public health ...
Pars Plana Vitrectomy in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy – Retrospective Ana...
Lemos, José Alberto; Carvalho, Rui; Teixeira, Carla; Martins, Joana Neves; Menezes, Carlos; Gonçalves, Rita; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, TiagoPurpose: To analyze the results and complications of pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) in the treatment of patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Methods: Retrospective study of all patients that underwent PPV for PDR in the period between April 2012 and June 2014 and with a minimum follow-up of 2 months. Data collected included baseline demographics, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), indications ...
ADIE´S PUPIL AND MIGRAINE: AN OVERLOOKED ASSOCIATION?
Moreira, Jorge; Vieira, Bruna; Lemos, José Alberto; Gonçalves, Rita; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, Tiago; Tenedório, PaulaIntroduction: Adie´s pupil is a neuro-ophthalmological disorder caused by injury of postganglionic parasympathetic nerve fibers of the eye and is defined as a dilated pupil, which is unresponsive to light and moderately responsive to accommodation. Although the etiology remains unknown, there are few reports of Adie´s pupil associated with migraine. Methods: A 48-year-old woman presented with right pupil di...
Delayed resolution of vitreomacular traction syndrome following intravitreal in...
Moreira, Jorge; Teixeira, Carla; Gonçalves, Rita; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, TiagoIntroduction: Ocriplasmin is the first pharmacological treatment option approved for the treatment of vitreomacular traction (VMT), including those associated with macular holes. Resolution of vitreomacular adhesion is typically observed within 28 days of intravitreal ocriplasmin injection with the vast majority of patients experiencing vitreomacular release within the first 7 days of treatment. Methods: We rep...
Selective laser trabeculoplasty in the treatment of glaucoma: from eight to eighty
Gonçalves, Rita; Bastos, Ricardo; Tenedório, Paula; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, Tiago; Moreira, JorgePurpose: To evaluate the efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) in eyes with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) in early and advanced stage. Material and methods: Retrospective review of patients treated with SLT in our hospital with a follow-up time of 6 months. SLT was performed in eyes with primary or pseudoexfoliation OAG. Indications for the procedure were insufficient intraocular pressure (IOP) control ...
Pediatric Cataracts: A Retrospective Study of 12 Years (2004 - 2016)
Moreira, Jorge; Ribeiro, Isabel; Mota, Ágata; Gonçalves, Rita; Coelho, Pedro; Maio, Tiago; Tenedório, PaulaIntroduction: Cataracts are a major cause of preventable childhood blindness. Visual prognosis of these patients depends on a prompt therapeutic approach. Understanding pediatric cataracts epidemiology is of great importance for the implementation of programs of primary prevention and early diagnosis.Material and Methods: We reviewed the clinical cases of pediatric cataracts diagnosed in the last 12 years at Ho...