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Bando AH, Hamada KU, Nakamura VPL, Abe RY, Ferrari PV, Herrerias BT, Hirai FE, Gracitelli CPB. Long-term visual acuity results from cataract surgery and its association with self-reported visual function: Catquest applicability. Arq Bras Oftalmol 2022; 87:S0004-27492022005011219. [PMID: 36350917 DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.2022-0198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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PURPOSES This study aimed to determine the association of the long-term refractive outcomes of cataract surgery with self-reported visual function obtained using Catquest-9SF. METHODS Patients recruited from the cataract outpatient clinic of VER MAIS Oftalmologia underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination. Patients who were diagnosed with cataract with indications for phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation received the Catquest-9SF questionnaire before and after surgery at 30 days and 1 year. RESULTS A total of 133 patients were recruited, but 32 patients were lost to follow-up; finally, data from 101 patients (48 men, 53 women) were analyzed. The crude variance explained by the data was 69.9%, and the unexplained variance in the first contrast was 2.39 eigenvalues (>2); thus, these results are different from those expected from random data. The people separation index was 2.95 (>2), and the people trust value was 0.9 (>0.8). These indices were evaluated in the assessment of skill levels. Visual acuity was the main variable that correlated with the Catquest score. CONCLUSIONS The Catquest-9SF translated into Portuguese proved to be a one-dimensional and psychometrically valid tool to assess visual dysfunction in patients with cataract, and it is successful in objectively quantifying improvements after surgery. The results of this tool could be predictive and concordant of visual acuity improvement.
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- Andre Hiroshi Bando
- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Hospital Oftalmológico de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Centro de Estudos Alcides Hirai, VER MAIS Oftalmologia, Vinhedo, SP, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Centro de Estudos Alcides Hirai, VER MAIS Oftalmologia, Vinhedo, SP, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Centro de Estudos Alcides Hirai, VER MAIS Oftalmologia, Vinhedo, SP, Brazil
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- Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
- Centro de Estudos Alcides Hirai, VER MAIS Oftalmologia, Vinhedo, SP, Brazil
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Pincelli Netto M, Ferrari PV, Herrerias BT, Hirai FE, Gracitelli CPB. Internal carotid artery aneurysm mimicking normal-tension glaucoma. Arq Bras Oftalmol 2018; 81:148-152. [PMID: 29846423 DOI: 10.5935/0004-2749.20180032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2017] [Accepted: 11/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Differentiating glaucomatous from nonglaucomatous optic disc cupping remains challenging. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman with an internal carotid aneurysm of approximately 3.5 mm × 6.5 mm that mimicked normal-tension glaucoma. The patient had a 2-year history of low vision acuity in her left eye and frontal oppressive headache. Owing to the carotid aneurysm, she developed an asymmetric vertical cup-to-disc ratio above 0.2, and marked inferotemporal neuronal rim loss and pallor of the residual rim were noted in the left disc. She also developed a visual field defect with an arcuate scotoma in the left eye. The patient was referred to a neurosurgeon and underwent endovascular aneurysm occlusion. This case highlights the diagnostic importance of recognizing that many neurological defects remain underdiagnosed.
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- Mário Pincelli Netto
- Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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In 1988, 64% of our patients patch test positive to at least 1 allergen of the ICDRG standard series were nickel sensitive. In 70% of 300 patients evaluated, dermatitis started on the earlobes and was related to the regular wearing of cheap earrings. At the same time, 62% of 735 young schoolgirls were found to have dermatitis of their earlobes and all regularly wore cheap earrings. 9 clasps and clips commonly used in earrings released high quantities of nickel ions (between 49 and 103 micrograms/12 h), having been stored in synthetic sweat. A round piece cut from a clasp was taped to the skin of 30 nickel-sensitive patients, previously tested with 20 microliters of NiSO4 5%, 2.5%, 1% aq. solutions, giving a response similar to that caused by the 5% solution. High daily absorption of Ni ions through the skin follows its repetitive exposure to cheap earrings, causing, firstly, a direct inflammatory reaction, then followed, in our opinion, by sensitization.
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- B Santucci
- Servizio di Allergologia, Istituto Dermosifilopatico di S. Maria e San Gallicano, Roma, Italy
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