Surto de conjuntivite aguda no período de 2017-2018 em Recife, Brasil / Outbreak of acute conjunctivitis in the period 2017-2018 in Recife, Brazil

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil clínico, epidemiológico e o impacto econômico do surto de conjuntivite no período 2017-2018 no município de Recife-PE. Métodos: Estudo transversal com base na análise de prontuários de pacientes com diagnóstico de conjuntivite, atendidos na emergência da Fundação Altino Ventura entre dezembro/2017 e março/2018. Os dados coletados incluíram manifestações oculares no exame, complicações subsequentes, manejo e dias de licença médica. Resultados: Dos 12.712 pacientes atendidos na FAV entre dezembro de 2017 e março de 2018, 6.359 (50,0%) foram diagnosticados com conjuntivite, dos quais 3.543 pacientes (55,7%) foram atendimentos únicos. A média de idade dos pacientes ao atendimento foi de 29,5 ± 14,1 anos (variação, 1-85 anos), com distribuição semelhante entre os sexos (2.288 casos [50,1%] masculino; 2.282 casos [49,9%] feminino). O diagnóstico mais comum foi conjuntivite sem pseudomembrana (5.645 casos [88,8%]). Hiperemia conjuntival (6.278 casos [98,7%]) e reação folicular (6.255 casos [98,4%]) foram os achados mais frequentes ao exame. A complicação mais frequente foi pseudomembrana (1.062 casos [16,7%]). Os colírios lubrificantes (4.308 [67,7%]) e os colírios de associação antibiótico com corticoide (2.033 [32%]) foram os mais prescritos no tratamento. A média de dias de atestado médico foi de 4,8 ± 2,9 dias (variação, 1- 47 dias) e a perda de produtividade estimada em R$1.159.329,14. Conclusão: O surto de conjuntivite em Pernambuco foi responsável por metade das consultas em um pronto-socorro oftalmológico. Surtos de conjuntivite podem causar um impacto econômico, uma vez que afeta principalmente adultos jovens em idade produtiva. As características clínicas observadas sugerem um surto de conjuntivite de etiologia viral.

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiological and clinical profile and economic impact of the acute conjunctivitis outbreak in the period of 2017-2018 in Recife-PE. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on the analysis of medical records of patients diagnosed with conjunctivitis at the emergency room of the Altino Ventura Foundation (FAV) between December 2017 and March 2018. The collected data included ocular manifestations at examination, subsequent complications, management, and days of sick leave. Results: Out of 12,712 patients assisted at FAV from December 2017 to March 2018, 6,359 (50.0%) were diagnosed with conjunctivitis. The mean age of patients was 29.5 ± 14.1 years (range, 01-85 years), with similar distribution between sex (2,288 50.1% male; 2,282 49.9% female). The most common diagnosis was non-pseudomembranous conjunctivitis (5,645 cases 88.8%). Conjunctival hyperemia (6,278 cases 98.7%) and follicular reaction (6,255 cases 98.4%) were the most frequent ocular findings. The most common complication was pseudomembrane in 1,062 cases (16.7%). Lubricants (4,308 67.7%) and antibiotic associated to corticosteroid eyedrops (2,033 32.0%) were the most prescribed medications. The average days of sick leave per patient was 4.8 ± 2.9 days (range, 1- 47 days) and the productivity loss estimated in R$1.159.329,14. Conclusion: The conjunctivitis outbreak in Pernambuco, Brazil was responsible for half of the consultations in an ophthalmic emergency room. Conjunctivitis outbreaks may cause an economic impact as it mostly affects young adults in their productive ages and take in average a 5-day sick leave. The clinical characteristics observed suggest an outbreak of conjunctivitis of viral etiology.

Effectiveness of using preservative-free artificial tears versus preserved lubricants for the treatment of dry eyes: a systematic review / Eficácia do uso de colírios sem preservativos comparados com colírios com preservativos no tratamento do olho seco: uma revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of using preservative-free artificial tears versus preserved lubricants for the treatment of dry eyes in Universidade Federal de Alagoas (PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018089933). Online databases were searched (LILACS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and CENTRAL) from inception to April 2018; references from included papers were also searched. The following keywords were used: lubricants OR artificial tears OR artificial tears, lubricants AND dry eye OR dry eye syndrome OR syndromes, dry eye OR dry eyes. Among the 2028 electronic search results, 29 full papers were retrieved and four were considered relevant. The number of participants from these studies ranged from 15 to 76. Meta-analysis was possible for the following outcomes: score of symptoms according to the Ocular Surface Disease Index - Allergan (OSDI), tear secretion rate using the Schirmer test, tear evaporation rate using the tear film breakup time test, burning, foreign body sensation, and photophobia. No statistically significant difference was observed between the two groups, and no side effects were attributed to the interventions. Evidence proving that preservative-free artificial tears are more effective than preserved artificial tears is lacking.

RESUMO Esta revisão sistemática teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia do uso de lágrimas artificiais sem conservantes em comparação com lubrificantes preservados no tratamento do olho seco na Universidade Federal de Alagoas (PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018089933). As bases de dados online foram pesquisadas (LILACS, EMBASE, MEDLINE e CENTRAL) desde o início até abril de 2018; referências de artigos incluídos também foram pesquisadas. Foram utilizados os seguintes descritores: lubrificantes OU lágrimas artificiais OU lágrimas artificiais, lubrificantes E olho seco OU síndrome do olho seco OU síndromes, olho seco OU olhos secos. Dos 2028 resultados de busca eletrônica, 29 artigos completos foram recuperados, e quatro foram considerados relevantes. O número de participantes desses estudos variou de 15 e 76. A meta-análise foi possível para as seguintes variáveis: escore de desfecho dos sintomas de acordo com o Índice de Doença da Superfície Ocular - Allergan (OSDI), taxa de secreção lacrimal pelo teste de Schirmer, taxa de evaporação lacrimal usando o teste de tempo de ruptura do filme lacrimal, queimação, sensação de corpo estranho e fotofobia. Nenhuma diferença estatisticamente significativa foi observada entre os dois grupos, e nenhum efeito adverso foi atribuído às intervenções. Evidências provando que as lágrimas artificiais sem conservantes são mais eficazes do que as lágrimas artificiais preservadas estão faltando.

Os efeitos a longo prazo do uso de concentrado de plaquetas em olho seco diabético: uma série de casos / The long-term effects of platelet-rich plasma in diabetic dry eye: a series of cases

Resumo Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia a longo prazo após 6 meses de uso do colírio de concentrado de plaquetas (CCP) autólogo no olho seco sintomático de pacientes diabéticos. Métodos: Um estudo de intervenção com único grupo prospectivo tipo série de casos; dez pacientes diabéticos com doença do olho seco refratário que usaram o CCP e foram reavaliados 6 meses após suspensão do tratamento. Na etapa inicial 221 pacientes diabéticos foram avaliados quanto a olho seco, destes 12 foram submetidos ao CCP, e avaliados para sintomas, escore de OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index), TFBUT (Tear Film Break Up Time) e Teste de Schirmer. Nesta etapa do estudo os pacientes foram reconvocados após 6 meses de suspensão do CCP, e o escore de OSDI, TFBUT e teste de Schirmer foram revistos. Resultados: Houve diferença estatisticamente significante nos escores de OSDI e TFBUT entre o basal (antes do tratamento com CCP) e após 1 mês do uso do CCP ; entre o basal e após 6 meses de suspensão do uso do CCP, e entre os valores após 1 mês de uso e após 6 meses sem uso (p= 0,005, p=0,010 e p= 0,028, p=0,04, p= 0,03 e p=0,02 respectivamente). Nos resultados do Teste de Schirmer não houve diferença significativa em nenhuma das comparações (p=0,09, p= 0,26, p=0,47 respectivamente). Conclusões: O CCP após 6 meses de uso apresenta evidências de que ainda seria eficaz mesmo com a suspensão do colírio.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the long-term efficacy of autologous platelet -rich plasma (PRP) in the symptomatic dry eye of diabetic patients after 6 months of treatment suspension. Methods: A single intervention group, prospective study, series of cases; ten diabetic patients with refractory dry eye disease who used PRP and were reassessed 6 months after discontinuation of treatment. At the initial stage 221 diabetic patients were evaluated for dry eye, of these 12 were submitted to CPC, and evaluated for symptoms, Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI), TFBUT (Tear Film Break Up Time) and Schirmer's Test. At this stage of the study, patients were recruited after 6 months of CCP suspension, and the OSDI, TFBUT and Schirmer test scores were reviewed. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in the OSDI and TFBUT scores between the baseline (before PRP treatment) and after 1 month of PRP use; between the baseline and after 6 months of PRP use, and between the values after 1 month of use and after 6 months of non-use (p = 0.005, p = 0.010 and p = 0.028, p = 0.04, p = 0 , 03 and p = 0.02, respectively). Schirmer test values had no significant difference in any of the comparisons (p = 0.09, p = 0.26, p = 0.47 respectively). Conclusions: PRP after 6 months of use presents evidence that it would still be effective even with suspension of eye drops.

O uso do concentrado de plaquetas na oftalmologia: uma revisão de literatura / The use of platelet rich-plasma in Ophthalmology: a literature review

Resumo Esta revisão tem por objetivo elencar as condições oftalmológicas em que tem sido utilizado o concentrado de plaquetas (CP), assim como as suas propriedades bioquímicas e fisiológicas. O CP possui tanto o potencial anticatabólico, presente no soro autólogo, quanto substâncias com propriedades anabólicas, que em conjunto são responsáveis pelos seus benefícios no tratamento de doenças da superfície ocular. Atualmente há um lapso de ensaios clínicos neste tema, tanto na oftalmologia como em outras áreas médicas, existindo mais estudos e relatos sobre o uso de soro autólogo. Em oftalmologia, o CP tem sido usado no tratamento do olho seco sintomático, úlceras corneanas, queimaduras oculares dentre outras aplicações, sendo uma alternativa eficaz em diversas patologias oculares; portanto, é evidente a importância de mais estudos nesse tema, para comprovar a efetividade do produto.

Abstract The aim of this review is to list the ophthalmological conditions in which platelet concentrate (CP) has been used, as well as its biochemical and physiological properties. The CP has both anticatabolic potential, present in autologous serum, and substances with anabolic properties, which together are responsible for its benefits in the treatment of ocular surface diseases. There is currently a shortage of clinical trials in this area, both in ophthalmology and other medical areas, with more studies and reports on the use of autologous serum. In ophthalmology, CP has been used in the treatment of symptomatic dry eye, corneal ulcers and ocular burns, among other applications, being an effective alternative in several ocular pathologies; therefore, it's evident the importance of more studies in this topic to prove the efficiency of this product.

Eficacia del sondaje intraductal en la disfunción de las glándulas de Meibomio / Efficacy of intraductal probing in Meibonian gland dysfunction

Objetivo: determinar la efectividad del sondaje intraductal en el tratamiento de la disfunción de las glándulas de Meibomio. Métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, longitudinal, prospectivo, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer, en el período de marzo del año 2014 al mismo mes del año 2015 en 50 ojos (25 pacientes) con diagnóstico de disfunción de las glándulas de Meibomio, a los que se les realizó el sondaje intraductal. Resultados: el tiempo de ruptura de la película lagrimal preoperatorio mínimo fue de 1 segundo y el máximo de 9; al mes y a los seis meses el tiempo de ruptura de la película lagrimal mínimo era de 9 segundos y el máximo de 13. En el preoperatorio los 50 ojos tuvieron tiempo de ruptura de la película lagrimal ˂ 10 segundos; en cambio, al mes y a los seis meses el 50 por ciento tenían tiempo de ruptura de la película lagrimal de ≥ 10 segundos. El índice de enfermedad de la superficie ocular preoperatorio fue 87,80 ± 9,48; a la semana 64,00 ± 10,20; al mes 35,30 ± 9,55 y a los seis meses 36,10 ± 10,37, con diferencia significativa con respecto al preoperatorio ( p= 0,000); no entre el posoperatorio de uno y seis meses (p= 0,6135). Los lubricantes fueron necesarios en todos antes y después del procedimiento; pero al mes y a los seis meses todos los usaban con menor frecuencia. No hubo complicaciones; 5 ojos (10 por ciento) necesitaron un segundo tratamiento y el tiempo promedio fue de 4,4 meses. Conclusiones: el sondaje intraductal de las glándulas de Meibomio es un procedimiento único, seguro, con baja necesidad de retratamiento, que reduce la necesidad del uso de lubricantes, por lo que es un tratamiento efectivo en la disfunción de estas(AU)

Objective: to determine the effectiveness of intraductal probing in treatment of Meibonian gland dysfunction. Methods: a prospective, longitudinal and descriptive study was conducted in 50 eyes (25 patients), who had been diagnosed as Meibonian gland dysfunction and performed the intraductal probing at Ramon Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology in the period March 2014 to March 2015. Results: the minimal length of time of rupture of the lachrymal film before surgery was one second and the maximum 9 seconds; after one month and six months the minimal value was 9 seconds and the maximum value was 13. In the preoperative period, 50 eyes showed length of time of rupture of the lachrymal film below 10 seconds; however, one month and six months later, 50 percent of patients had length of time of rupture of the lachrymal film equal or over 10 seconds. The preoperative index of disease of the ocular surface was 87.80 ± 9.48; after one week was 64.00 ± 10.20; after one month 35.30 ± 9.55 and after six months 36.10 ± 10.37, with significant difference in the preoperative (p= 0.000); but it was non-significant between the postoperative term at one month and at six months (p= 0.6135). Oils were necessary in all the eyes before and after the surgical procedure; however, one month and six months later, all the patients used them less frequently. There were no complications, five eyes (10 percent) required a second treatment and the average time elapsed was 4.4 months(AU) Conclusions: the intraductal Meibonian gland probing is a safe, single procedure with almost no requirement for retreatment, which reduces the need for the use of oils and is and effective therapy for Meibonian gland dysfunction.

Efeito de intervenções de enfermagem na prevenção de olho seco em pacientes críticos: ensaio clínico randomizado / Effect of nursing interventions on dry eye prevention in critically ill patients: Randomized Clinical Trial

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de intervenções de enfermagem (lágrima artificial em gel e lágrima artificial líquida) na prevenção de olho seco em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva geral de adultos, de um hospital filantrópico no Brasil. Casuística e Métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes clínicos e cirúrgicos admitidos na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva geral de adultos de um hospital filantrópico, que atendessem aos seguintes critérios: ter mais de 18 anos; não apresentar olho seco no momento da admissão; estar em terapia de ventilação mecânica; piscar de olhos menor que 5 por minuto e avaliação na escala de coma de Glasgow menor ou igual a 7. A amostra final foi composta por 140 indivíduos que foram alocados aleatoriamente para os grupos do estudo, sendo 70 pacientes para o grupo lágrima artificial líquida e 70 pacientes para o grupo lágrima artificial gel. Os pacientes foram acompanhados por 5 dias consecutivos e avaliados diariamente através do exame ocular com o teste de fluoresceína, que avalia a presença de lesões corneanas, e pelo teste de Schirmer I, para se verificar a quantidade de lágrima produzida. A avaliação do efeito do cuidado ocular foi medido comparando cada grupo, bem como os dois grupos entre si, através do valor da incidência de olho seco (desfecho primário) encontrado em cada grupo. Os resultados foram apresentados por meio de frequência simples, medidas de tendência central (média) e medidas de variabilidade (desvio-padrão), a fim de caracterizar e descrever a população de pacientes. As comparações entre os grupos foram realizadas por teste exato de Fisher e pelo teste não paramétrico de Mann-Whitney. Foi calculada a taxa de incidência global do olho seco e o efeito das intervenções foi expresso por meio do risco relativo e intervalo de 95% de confiança, sendo este ajustado por fatores de risco (idade, sexo e exposição ocular), em um modelo de regressão de Poisson. Resultados: A incidência global de olho seco até ...

Objective: To evaluate the effect of nursing interventions (artificial tear on gel and liquid artificial tear) in the prevention of dry eye in patients hospitalized in an adult General Intensive Care Unit of a philanthropic hospital in Brazil. Casuistry and Methods: We included clinical and surgical patients admitted to the General Intensive Care Unit of adults of a philanthropic hospital, who met the following criteria: being over 18 years old; dry eye at admission; being in mechanical ventilation therapy; blink of less than 5 per minute and Glasgow coma scale score less than or equal to 7. The final sample consisted of 140 individuals randomly allocated to the study groups, of which 70 were patients for the liquid artificial tear group and 70 patients for the artificial tear gel group. The patients were followed for 5 consecutive days and evaluated daily through the ocular examination with the fluorescein test, which evaluates the presence of corneal lesions, and the Schirmer I test, in order to verify the amount of tear produced. The evaluation of the ocular care effect was measured by comparing each group as well as the two groups with each other, using the value of dry eye incidence (primary outcome) found in each group. The results were presented by means of simple frequency, measures of central tendency (average) and measures of variability (standard deviation), in order to characterize and describe the population of patients. Comparisons between groups were performed by Fisher's exact test and the non-parametric Mann-Whitney test. The overall incidence rate of dry eye was calculated and the effect of the interventions was expressed by relative risk and 95% confidence interval, adjusted for risk factors (age, sex and ocular exposure) in a model of regression. Results: The overall incidence of dry eye up to the 5th day of hospitalization was higher in the liquid artificial tear group, and among...

Ocular risk management in patients undergoing general anesthesia: an analysis of 39,431 surgeries

OBJECTIVE: This study sought to describe and analyze ocular findings associated with nonocular surgery in patients who underwent general anesthesia. METHODS: The authors retrospectively collected a series of 39,431 surgeries using standardized data forms. RESULTS: Ocular findings were reported in 9 cases (2.3:10,000), which involved patients with a mean age of 58.9±19.5 years. These cases involved patients classified as ASA I (33%), ASA II (55%) or ASA III (11%). General anesthesia with propofol and remifentanil was used in 4 cases, balanced general anesthesia was used in 4 cases, and regional block was used in combination with balanced general anesthesia in one case. Five patients (55%) underwent surgery in the supine position, one patient (11%) underwent surgery in the lithotomy position, two patients (22%) underwent surgery in the prone position, and one patient (11%) underwent surgery in the lateral position. Ocular hyperemia was detected in most (77%) of the 9 cases with ocular findings; pain/burning of the eyes, visual impairment, eye discharge and photophobia were observed in 55%, 11%, 11% and 11%, respectively, of these 9 cases. No cases involved permanent ocular injury or vision loss. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmological findings after surgeries were uncommon, and most of the included patients were relatively healthy. Minor complications, such as dehydration or superficial ocular trauma, should be prevented by following systematic protocols that provide appropriate ocular occlusion with a lubricating ointment and protect the eye with an acrylic occluder. These procedures will refine the quality of anesthesia services and avoid discomfort among patients, surgeons and anesthesia staff. .

Current Practice Pattern for Dry Eye Patients in South Korea: A Multicenter Study

PURPOSE: To assess current practice patterns for dry eye patients in South Korea and to evaluate the preference according to the ages and clinic types of physicians. METHODS: Dry eye patients (n = 1,612) were enrolled in this multicenter cross-sectional, observational study. The severity level of dry eye patients was classified based on the Korean guidelines for dry eye treatment. The medical records of the enrolled dry eye patients were evaluated, and the practice styles and the preferences were analyzed according to the ages and clinic types of physicians. RESULTS: Of all patients, dry eye level 1 was most common (47.5%), followed by level 2 (33.5%), level 3 (9.1%), and level 4 (1.1%). Topical anti-inflammatory agents were used in 70.7% of patients with dry eye level 2 and in 80.6% of patients at levels 3 and 4. Topical anti-inflammatory agents were also used in 48.7% of patients with dry eye level 1. Preservative-free artificial tears were preferred at all dry eye levels. The use of topical anti-inflammatory agents did not differ with investigator ages, but older physicians preferred preserved artificial tears more than younger ones. Physicians at referral hospitals also tended to use topical anti-inflammatory agents and preservative-free artificial tears earlier, beginning at dry eye level 1, than those who worked at private eye clinics. CONCLUSIONS: Topical anti-inflammatory agents were commonly prescribed for the treatment of dry eye patients in South Korea, even from dry eye level 1. Preservative-free artificial tears were preferred at all dry eye levels. Practice styles differed somewhat depending on the ages and clinic types of physicians.