Actualización clínica en nanoftalmos: características, enfermedades y complicaciones asociadas / Clinical update in nanophthalmos: Features, diseases and complications associated

El nanoftalmos es una condición congénita infrecuente del globo ocular que se caracteriza por un menor tamaño de los segmentos anterior y posterior en ausencia de una malformación ocular definida. Tradicionalmente se han descrito alteraciones anatómicas asociadas como una longitud axial corta, esclera engrosada, córnea con menor diámetro, cámara anterior estrecha y aumento de la relación entre el volumen del cristalino y el globo ocular. La causa se desconoce, aunque se han descrito múltiples mutaciones que podrían estar asociadas. En la actualidad, falta todavía una definición y una clasificación consensuada. Su relevancia clínica deriva de la asociación con múltiples afecciones oculares que pueden limitar la función visual como son hipermetropía elevada, ambliopía, glaucoma de ángulo cerrado, desprendimiento de retina y catarata. Asimismo, tanto la cirugía de catarata como la de glaucoma siguen constituyendo un desafío en estos ojos en los que el riesgo de numerosas complicaciones tanto intraoperatorias como postoperatorias es significativamente más elevado. El tratamiento del nanoftalmos tiene una doble orientación. Es preciso tratar las enfermedades asociadas y, además, reducir y controlar las complicaciones quirúrgicas. Esta revisión pretende realizar una actualización de lo publicado en los últimos años en relación con esta enfermedad. (AU)

Nanophthalmos is a rare congenital condition of the eyeball that is characterized by a smaller size of the anterior and posterior segments without associated ocular malformations. Typical features that have traditionally been described in these eyes are short axial length, thickened sclera, cornea with a smaller diameter, narrow anterior chamber, and an increased lens to globe volume ratio. However, at present, there is still a lack of recognized diagnostic criteria for nanophthalmos and a classification of its severity. Its clinical relevance stems from the increased risk of multiple ocular conditions, such as high hyperopia, amblyopia, angle-closure glaucoma, retinal detachment, and cataracts. Likewise, in relation to surgery in these eyes, there are particularities in cataract and glaucoma surgery and with a greater risk of associated intra- and postoperative complications. In this way, the treatment of nanophthalmos focuses on controlling the associated eye conditions and reducing and controlling surgical complications. This review aims to update what has been published in recent years regarding nanophthalmos. (AU)

Clinical update in nanophthalmos: Features, diseases and complications associated.

Nanophthalmos is a rare congenital condition of the eyeball that is characterised by a smaller size of the anterior and posterior segments without associated ocular malformations. Typical features that have traditionally been described in these eyes are short axial length, thickened sclera, cornea with a smaller diameter, narrow anterior chamber, and an increased lens to globe volume ratio. However, at present, there is still a lack of recognised diagnostic criteria for nanophthalmos and a classification of its severity. Its clinical relevance stems from the increased risk of multiple ocular conditions, such as high hyperopia, amblyopia, angle-closure glaucoma, retinal detachment, and cataracts. Likewise, in relation to surgery in these eyes, there are particularities in cataract and glaucoma surgery and with a greater risk of associated intra- and postoperative complications. In this way, the treatment of nanophthalmos focuses on controlling the associated eye conditions and reducing and controlling surgical complications. This review aims to update what has been published in recent years regarding nanophthalmos.

Calidad visual y de vida en la cirugía refractiva bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes / Visual quality and quality of life in simultaneous bilateral refractive lens surgery in hyperopic patients

Introducción: La cirugía actual de la catarata no comprende solo restablecer la visión en su mayor cantidad posible, sino que incluye además la psicofísica de la visión. Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados de la cantidad, calidad visual y de vida en la cirugía refractiva bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo longitudinal prospectivo de serie de casos en 108 ojos de 54 pacientes con catarata bilateral e hipermetropía operados por cirugía bilateral simultánea en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer" desde noviembre 2018 hasta abril 2022. Se emplearon los porcentajes y los números absolutos para resumir las variables cualitativas. En el caso de las cuantitativas se usó la media con su desviación estándar (DE) y el intervalo de confianza del 95 por ciento. Resultados: Fue más frecuente el sexo femenino con una edad media de 69,1 ± 8,1 años. El 55,11 por ciento de los pacientes tuvo dureza NO3. La agudeza visual monocular mejoró en el 97,2 por ciento y el 100 por ciento la mejoró de forma bilateral. Hubo una pérdida celular endotelial de 10,19 por ciento. La visión de colores y la sensibilidad al contraste mostraron de igual manera mejoría significativa. Conclusiones: La cirugía bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes contribuye de manera significativa a la mejoría de la visión en cantidad y calidad, por lo que permite recuperar la calidad de vida(AU)

Introduction: Current cataract surgery does not comprise only restoring vision to its greatest possible quantity, but also includes the psychophysics of vision. Objective: To evaluate the results of quantity, visual quality and quality of life in simultaneous bilateral refractive surgery of the crystalline lens in hyperopic patients. Methods: A prospective longitudinal descriptive case series prospective study was performed in 108 eyes of 54 patients with bilateral cataract and hyperopia operated by simultaneous bilateral surgery at the Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology "Ramón Pando Ferrer" from November 2018 to April 2022. Quality of life was also taken into account by the FV-14 survey. Percentages and absolute numbers were used to summarize the qualitative variables. In the case of quantitative variables, the mean with standard deviation (SD) and 95 percent confidence interval were used. Results: The female gender was more frequent with an average age of 69.1±8.1 years. 55.11 percent of patients had NO3 hardness. Monocular visual acuity improved in 97.2 percent and 100 percent improved bilaterally. There was an endothelial cell loss of 10.19 percent. Color vision and contrast sensitivity likewise showed significant improvement. Conclusions: Simultaneous bilateral lens surgery in hyperopic patients, contributes significantly to the improvement of vision in quantity and quality, thus allowing recovery of quality of life(AU)

Errores refractarios en estudiantes de medicina en un hospital docente / Refractory errors in medical students in a Teaching Hospital

Los errores de refracción contribuyen como un gran problema de salud pública. Las crecientes tasas de prevalencia de la miopía han alcanzado los niveles de epidemia en varias áreas. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar las tasas de prevalencia de errores de refracción en los estudiantes de medicina. Se realizó un estudio prospectivo en el Departamento de Oftalmología, durante un período de un año desde enero de 2020 hasta diciembre de 2020. Los estudiantes de medicina fueron seleccionados al azar, como un total de 250 sujetos. Todos se sometieron a un examen oftálmico. De 250 estudiantes, se documentaron 148 (59.2%) casos de RE. La mayoría de los casos comunes eran mujeres (89, 60.1%), mientras que los hombres eran (59, 39.9%). De estos, 98 estudiantes tienen miopía (66.2%), 42 casos tienen astigmatismo (28.4%) y 8 casos tienen hipermetropía (5.4%). La etapa tardía de las clases (sexto) tiene los casos RE más frecuentes. La miopía fue la RE predominante entre los estudiantes de medicina. La clase anticipada y la mujer son factores predisponentes.

Refractive errors are contributing as a major public health problem. The increasing prevalence rates of myopia have reaching to epidemic levels in several areas. This study was aimed to determine the prevalence rates of refractive errors in medical students. A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, over a period of one year from Jan 2020 to Dec 2020. Medical students were randomly selected, as a total of 250 subjects. All were undergoing an ophthalmic examination. Of 250 students, 148(59.2%) cases of RE were documented. Most common cases were female (89, 60.1%), whereas male was (59, 39.9%). Of these, 98 students have myopia (66.2%), 42 cases have astigmatism (28.4%) and 8 cases have hypermetropia (5.4%). The late stage of classes (6th) has the most frequent RE cases. Myopia was the predominant RE among the medical students. Advance class and female are predisposing factors

Un estudio de prevalencia de error de refracción en niños entrecerrados (6-12 años) asistiendo al Hospital Dr. Aso-Eye Shahed / A study of Prevalence of Refractive Error in Squinted children (6-12 years) attending shahed Dr. Aso-Eye Hospital

Determinar la prevalencia del error de refracción (RE) como causa en los ojos en los niños en niños de esta edad (6-12 años) en la ciudad de Sulaimania. El estudio de tasa de prevalencia entre los pacientes que asisten al Shahed Dr. Aso Eye Hospital para el período del 1 de octubre de 2008 al 1 de junio de 2009. Un total de 116 niños (6-12 años) asisten al departamento de entrecerrares durante aproximadamente 8 meses. El estudio incluyó ambos sexos, eran niños de 55 años y niñas 61. Se sometieron a un examen ocular completo. Encontramos que (72) pacientes (62.02 %) tenían un error de refracción, incluyen: 33 pacientes (45.9 %) = hipermetropia (H); 22 pacientes (29.16%) = miopía [m]; 18 pacientes (24.3%) astigmatismo (AST.); 4 mixtos; 6 h-as. y 8 m-as. En conclusiones, la causa más frecuente del entrecerrar de la infancia a este ancho [6-12 años) es el error refractivo, mientras que las otras causas en su conjunto constituyen solo 1/3 de las causas, y el error de refracción más común es la hipermetropía

To determine the prevalence of refractive error (RE) as a cause in squinted in children in this aged (6-12 years) in Sulaimania city. The prevalence rate study among patient attending Shahed Dr. Aso eye hospital for the period from 1st October 2008 - 1st June 2009. A total of 116 children ( 6-12 years) attending squint department for about 8 months. The study included both sexes, were boys 55 and girls 61. Underwent full ocular examination. We found that (72) patients (62.02%) had refractive error, include: 33 patients (45.9 %) = Hypermetropia (H); 22 patients (29.16%) = Myopia [M]; 18 patients (24.3%) Astigmatism (Ast.); 4 mixed; 6 H-Ast. and 8 M-Ast. In conclusions, the most prevalent cause of childhood squint at this aged [6-12 years) is refractive error while the other causes as a whole constitute only 1/3 of the causes, and most common refractive error is hypermetropia

Análisis de la presión intraocular posterior a la cirugía bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes / Analysis of Intraocular Pressure after Simultaneous Bilateral Lens Surgery in Hyperopic Patients

Objetivo: Analizar la presión intraocular posterior a la cirugía bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio prospectivo y analítico de serie de casos, con 108 ojos de 54 pacientes con catarata bilateral e hipermetropía, operados por cirugía bilateral simultánea, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología "Ramón Pando Ferrer", desde noviembre de 2018 hasta abril de 2022. Se analizaron las variables edad, sexo, dureza nuclear, mejor agudeza visual con y sin corrección, monocular y binocular, profundidad de cámara anterior y longitud axil, todo esto relacionado a la presión intraocular. Resultados: Se emplearon los porcentajes y los números absolutos para resumir las variables cualitativas; en el caso de las cuantitativas se usó, la media con su desviación estándar y el intervalo de confianza del 95 por ciento. El sexo femenino fue el más frecuente (57,4 por ciento), la edad media fue de 69,1 ± 8,1 años. El 55,11 por ciento de los pacientes tuvo dureza NO3. La mejor agudeza visual corregida monocular y bilateral mejoraron de manera significativa, hubo una pérdida celular endotelial del 10,19 por ciento. No se observó asociación significativa de la presión intraocular con la longitud axil, la profundidad de la cámara anterior, esfera refractiva, ni la dureza del cristalino, la cual disminuyó después de la cirugía. Conclusipor cientoones: La cirugía bilateral simultánea del cristalino en pacientes hipermétropes, contribuye de manera significativa a la mejoría de la visión y a la disminución de la presión intraocular posoperatoria(AU)

Objective: To analyze intraocular pressure following simultaneous bilateral lens surgery in hyperopic patients. Methods: A prospective and analytical case series study was performed, with 108 eyes of 54 patients with bilateral cataract and hyperopia, operated by simultaneous bilateral surgery, at the Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology "Ramón Pando Ferrer", from November 2018 to April 2022. The variables age, gender, nuclear hardness, best visual acuity with and without correction, monocular and binocular, anterior chamber depth and axillary length were analyzed, all related to intraocular pressure. Results: Percentages and absolute numbers were used to summarize qualitative variables; in the case of quantitative variables, the mean with standard deviation and 95 percent confidence interval were used. The female gender was the most frequent (57.4 percent), the average age was 69.1 ± 8.1 years. The average age was 69.1 ± 8.1 years. 55.11 percent of patients had NO3 hardness. Monocular and bilateral best corrected visual acuity improved significantly, there was an endothelial cell loss of 10.19 percent. There was no significant association of intraocular pressure with axillary length, anterior chamber depth, refractive sphere, nor lens hardness, which decreased after surgery. Conclusions: Simultaneous bilateral lens surgery in hyperopic patients significantly contributes to improved vision and decreased postoperative intraocular pressure(AU)

Defectos refractivos en pacientes prematuros / Refractive defects in premature patients

El nacimiento prematuro favorece la aparición de alteraciones visuales donde los defectos refractivos altos prevalecen, pues se afecta el proceso de emetropización. La revisión tuvo como objetivo describir la miopía del prematuro como resultado de una alteración en el desarrollo del segmento anterior. La hipermetropía se observa de mayor cuantía en estos pacientes, así como el astigmatismo significativo. Entre los factores de mayor peso se encuentran, además de la prematuridad, el bajo peso al nacer, la presencia de retinopatía del prematuro y su tratamiento con láser. Las evaluaciones oftalmológicas sistemáticas permiten detectar y corregir a tiempo estas alteraciones y favorecen una función visual óptima con menor riesgo de ambliopía. Los artículos que se consultaron son fundamentalmente de los últimos cinco años, en idiomas español e inglés, disponibles en textos completos y resúmenes en algunas bases de datos como PubMed, Ebsco, Google Académico y Scielo(AU)

Preterm birth may affect the emmetropization process, leading to the appearance of visual alterations characterized by a high prevalence of refractive defects. A case is described of myopia of prematurity resulting from an alteration in the development of the anterior segment. Hyperopia and astigmatism are significantly frequent in these patients. Other causative factors besides prematurity are low birth weight, the presence of retinopathy of prematurity and its treatment with laser therapy. Systematic ophthalmologic evaluation allows early detection and correction of these alterations, leading to optimal visual function and a lower risk for amblyopia. The articles consulted are mainly from the last five years, written in Spanish or English, and available as full texts and abstracts in databases like PubMed, EBSCO, Google Scholar and SciELO(AU)

Phakic intraocular lenses: Recent advances and innovations. / Lentes intraoculares fáquicas: recientes avances e innovaciones.

Phakic intraocular lenses (pIOL) are recommended when counselling refractive surgery candidates presenting with high ametropia or ocular surface and/or corneal conditions that contraindicate corneal refractive surgery. This review aims to present the state-of-the-art regarding pIOL models currently available in Europe, addressing their newer indications and recent design innovations. These include, in the case of posterior chamber pIOLs, the addition of a central hole to improve aqueous humour circulation, the availability of larger optical zones, and multifocal optics for the compensation of presbyopia. The review also highlights their good safety and efficacy results, as well as the role of patient education to ensure adequate outcomes in the medium-long term. The indications of pIOLs in special situations, as well as bi-lensectomy, a procedure that most pIOL patients may eventually require as they age and develop cataracts, are also addressed.

Clinical characteristics and OCT analysis of a case series of posterior microphthalmos. / Características clínicas y análisis de OCT de una serie de casos de microftalmos posterior.

Posterior microphthalmos is a rare condition that can be found in paediatric patients with increased farsightedness and reduced vision. A retrospective study is presented of 5cases of posterior microphthalmia aged between 4 and 13 years. The following parameters were obtained: visual acuity, cycloplegic refractive error, optical biometry, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure, and ocular ultrasound. The refraction, axial length and average visual acuity was+15.35 Dp, 16.20mm and 0.13, respectively. The fundus was examined, optical coherence tomography was performed, and also retinography and fluorescein angiography in one case. In all cases, the absence of foveal depression and different morphotypes of the papillo-macular fold were observed in the tomography. In the absence of a specific treatment, the appropriate detection, management, and monitoring of this disease is important to improve and maintain the vision of patients and recognise possible complications.

Lensectomía refractiva en coloboma de iris / Refractive lensectomy for iris coloboma

RESUMEN El coloboma de iris es un defecto congénito, que se describe como un orificio, fisura o hendidura en dicha estructura.​ Esta condición tiene la posibilidad de ser hereditaria o aparecer sin historia familiar previa. Se presenta un caso de un paciente de 51 años de edad con coloboma bilateral de iris asimétrico e hipermetropía, quien acudió a la consulta médica con el deseo de independizarse de su corrección óptica habitual. Se propuso cirugía facorrefractiva de ambos ojos con pupiloplastia del ojo derecho, en el que se obtuvieron resultados visuales satisfactorios después de la intervención quirúrgica(AU)

ABSTRACT The iris coloboma is a congenital defect, present since birth, which is described as a hole, fissure or cleft in the mentioned structure. This condition has the possibility of being inherited or can appear without previous family history. The case is presented of a 51-year-old patient with bilateral asymmetric iris coloboma and farsightedness. The patient went to the doctor's office with the desire to become independent of his usual optical correction. Facorrefractive surgery of both eyes with pupilloplasty of the right eye was proposed, in which satisfactory visual results were obtained after the intervention(AU)

Caracterización de los defectos refractivos en una población de niños de los 2 a los 14 años en Bogotá, Colombia / Characterization of Refractive Defects in a Population of Children Aged from 2 to14 years in Bogotá, Colombia

Introducción: Los defectos refractivos pueden repercutir de manera importante en el rendimiento de un individuo, sobre todo en la población pediátrica. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de defectos refractivos en una muestra de 112 niños entre los 2 y los 14 años del Colegio La Candelaria, en la ciudad de Bogotá. Métodos: Estudio de corte transversal que valoró, por medio de la agudeza visual, motilidad ocular, oftalmoscopia, retinoscopia y examen subjetivo, la capacidad visual de los niños en cuestión. Resultados: Se encontró una prevalencia de defectos refractivos del 18,8 %, dentro de la cual el 13,4 % representaba astigmatismo; el 3,6%, hipermetropía, y el 1,8%, miopia. Discusión: Se compararon los resultados con aquellos de una tesis realizada en 1973, donde se estudiaron pacientes en condiciones similares. En esta, la prevalencia de defectos refractivos fue del 30,48 %, diferencia que se podría explicar por la variación de características poblacionales. Por último, se plantea la necesidad de tamizaje en otras comunidades.

Introduction: The refractive defects can have a great amount of repercussions in the performance of the individual, especially in the pediatric community. Objective: To determine the prevalence of refractive defects within a sample of 112 children between the ages of 2 and 14 from Colegio La Candelaria in the city of Bogotá. Methods: Cross-sectional study that valued through visual acuity, ocular motility, ophthalmoscopy, retinoscopy, and subjective exam, the visual capacity of the children in question. Results: We have found a prevalence of refractive defects of 18.8% were 13.4% represented astigmatism, 3.6% farsightedness and 1.8% shortsightedness. Discussion: These results were compared with those from a thesis performed in 1973 were patients with similar conditions were tested. In this one, the refractive defects were of 30.48%, a difference that can be explained by variations in population characteristics. Lastly, it arises the need of screening in other communities.

Refractive errors in children and adolescents in Bucaramanga (Colombia) / Erros refrativos em crianças e adolescents em Bucaramanga (Colombia)

ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of this study was to establish the frequency of refractive errors in children and adolescents aged between 8 and 17 years old, living in the metropolitan area of Bucaramanga (Colombia). Methods: This study was a secondary analysis of two descriptive cross-sectional studies that applied sociodemographic surveys and assessed visual acuity and refraction. Ametropias were classified as myopic errors, hyperopic errors, and mixed astigmatism. Eyes were considered emmetropic if none of these classifications were made. The data were collated using free software and analyzed with STATA/IC 11.2. Results: One thousand two hundred twenty-eight individuals were included in this study. Girls showed a higher rate of ametropia than boys. Hyperopic refractive errors were present in 23.1% of the subjects, and myopic errors in 11.2%. Only 0.2% of the eyes had high myopia (≤-6.00 D). Mixed astigmatism and anisometropia were uncommon, and myopia frequency increased with age. There were statistically significant steeper keratometric readings in myopic compared to hyperopic eyes. Conclusions: The frequency of refractive errors that we found of 36.7% is moderate compared to the global data. The rates and parameters statistically differed by sex and age groups. Our findings are useful for establishing refractive error rate benchmarks in low-middle-income countries and as a baseline for following their variation by sociodemographic factors.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer a frequência de erros refrativos em crianças e adolescentes com idade entre 8 e 17 anos, residentes na região metropolitana de Bucaramanga (Colômbia). Métodos: Este estudo foi uma análise secundária de dois estudos descritivos transversais que aplicaram levantamentos sociodemográficos e avaliaram a acuidade e a refração visuais. As ametropias foram classificadas como erros miopicos, erros hipermetrópicos e astigmatismo misto. Os olhos eram considerados emétropes se nenhuma dessas classificações fosse feita. Os dados foram coletados usando software livre e analisados com STATA/IC 11.2. Resultados: Mil e duzentos e vinte e oito indivíduos foram incluídos neste estudo. As meninas mostraram uma maior taxa de ametropia do que os meninos. Erros refrativos hipermetrópicos estavam presentes em 23,1% dos indivíduos e erros miópicos em 11,2%. Apenas 0,2% dos olhos apresentavam miopia alta (≤-6,00 D). O astigmatismo misto e a anisometropia eram incomuns e a frequência de miopia aumentava com a idade. Houve leituras queratométricas mais acentuadas estatisticamente significativas em míopes em comparação com os olhos hipermétropes. Conclusões: A frequência de erros de refração que encontramos em 36,7% é moderada em comparação com os dados globais. As taxas e os parâmetros diferiram estatisticamente por sexo e grupos etários. Nossas descobertas são úteis para estabelecer padrões de referência de erro de refração em países de baixa renda média e como base para seguir sua variação por fatores sociodemográficos.

Cálculo del lente intraocular en hipermétropes con antecedente de cirugía refractiva láser / Intraocular lens calculation in hypermetropic patients with history of refractive laser surgery

Objetivo: comparar las queratometrías obtenidas por el Pentacam en ojos hipermétropes operados con excímer láser y la obtenida a través del método de la historia clínica, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer, de marzo a junio del año 2011. Métodos: se realizó un estudio en 50 ojos de 25 pacientes hipermétropes operados con la técnica Lasik, donde se calculó la queratometría promedio mediante el método de la historia clínica y se comparó con los valores de la queratometría brindados por el Pentacam: valor del ápex corneal de los mapas a color (valor queratométrico total central) y la lectura queratométrica equivalente, así como el True Net Power (queratométrico total a 3,0 mm) y las equivalent K reading del programa Holladay Report. Se calculó la queratometría preoperatoria media de la historia clínica y se comparó con la queratometría preoperatoria estimada aportada por el Pentacam. El análisis estadístico se realizó con la Prueba T para datos pareados, utilizando una significación del 95 por ciento. Resultados: los valores entre los que no hubo diferencias estadísticas con respecto al obtenido por el método de la historia clínica fueron el equivalent K reading power y las lecturas queratométricas equivalentes a 3, 4 y 4,5 de diámetro. La más exacta fue la de 4,5 mm. Las queratometrías preoperatorias no mostraron diferencias. Conclusiones: el Pentacam aporta poderes corneales que no difirieren estadísticamente de los obtenidos por el método de historia clínica en ojos hipermétropes que tengan cirugía previa con excímer láser(AU)

Objective: to compare the keratometries estimated by Pentacan in hypermetropic eyes operated on with laser Excimer and those measured through the medical history method at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from March to June, 2011. Methods: a study was performed in 50 eyes from 25 hypermetropic patients operated on by Lasik technique, where average keratometry was estimated by using the medical history method and then compared with the Pentacam-estimated keratometry values such as corneal apex value of the colour maps (total central keratometric value) and equivalent K-reading power as well as the the true net power (total keratometric value at 3.0 mm) and the equivalent keratometric readings of the Holladay Report program. The preoperative mean keratometry of the medical history was then estimated and compared with the preoperative keratometry estimated with Pentacam. The statistical analysis was performed by using the T Test for paired data, with 95 percent significance. Results: among the keratometric values which did not show statistical differences when compared with those of the medical history method were the equivalent K-reading power and the equivalent keratometric readings at 3, 4 and 4.5 mm diameters, being that of 4.5 mm the most accurate.There were no differences among the preoperative keratometries. Conclusion: Pentacam provides corneal power estimations that did not statistically differ from the ones obtained by the clinical history method in hypermetropic eyes which had previously undergone Excimer laser surgery(AU)

Cálculo del lente intraocular en hipermétropes con antecedente de cirugía refractiva láser / Intraocular lens calculation in hypermetropic patients with history of refractive laser surgery

Objetivo: comparar las queratometrías obtenidas por el Pentacam en ojos hipermétropes operados con excímer láser y la obtenida a través del método de la historia clínica, en el Instituto Cubano de Oftalmología Ramón Pando Ferrer, de marzo a junio del año 2011. Métodos: se realizó un estudio en 50 ojos de 25 pacientes hipermétropes operados con la técnica Lasik, donde se calculó la queratometría promedio mediante el método de la historia clínica y se comparó con los valores de la queratometría brindados por el Pentacam: valor del ápex corneal de los mapas a color (valor queratométrico total central) y la lectura queratométrica equivalente, así como el True Net Power (queratométrico total a 3,0 mm) y las equivalent K reading del programa Holladay Report. Se calculó la queratometría preoperatoria media de la historia clínica y se comparó con la queratometría preoperatoria estimada aportada por el Pentacam. El análisis estadístico se realizó con la Prueba T para datos pareados, utilizando una significación del 95 por ciento. Resultados: los valores entre los que no hubo diferencias estadísticas con respecto al obtenido por el método de la historia clínica fueron el equivalent K reading power y las lecturas queratométricas equivalentes a 3, 4 y 4,5 de diámetro. La más exacta fue la de 4,5 mm. Las queratometrías preoperatorias no mostraron diferencias. Conclusiones: el Pentacam aporta poderes corneales que no difirieren estadísticamente de los obtenidos por el método de historia clínica en ojos hipermétropes que tengan cirugía previa con excímer láser(AU)

Objective: to compare the keratometries estimated by Pentacan in hypermetropic eyes operated on with laser Excimer and those measured through the medical history method at Ramón Pando Ferrer Cuban Institute of Ophthalmology from March to June, 2011. Methods: a study was performed in 50 eyes from 25 hypermetropic patients operated on by Lasik technique, where average keratometry was estimated by using the medical history method and then compared with the Pentacam-estimated keratometry values such as corneal apex value of the colour maps (total central keratometric value) and equivalent K-reading power as well as the the true net power (total keratometric value at 3.0 mm) and the equivalent keratometric readings of the Holladay Report program. The preoperative mean keratometry of the medical history was then estimated and compared with the preoperative keratometry estimated with Pentacam. The statistical analysis was performed by using the T Test for paired data, with 95 percent significance. Results: among the keratometric values which did not show statistical differences when compared with those of the medical history method were the equivalent K-reading power and the equivalent keratometric readings at 3, 4 and 4.5 mm diameters, being that of 4.5 mm the most accurate.There were no differences among the preoperative keratometries. Conclusion: Pentacam provides corneal power estimations that did not statistically differ from the ones obtained by the clinical history method in hypermetropic eyes which had previously undergone Excimer laser surgery(AU)

Correção óptica e evolução da hipermetropia / Optical correction and evolution of hipermetropy

Resumo Objetivo: Comparar as alterações da refração e da biometria ocular na população infantil hipermetrópica com e sem correção óptica total. Métodos: Realizou-se estudo prospectivo longitudinal não randomizado em 41 pacientes com hipermetropia, entre 3 e 6 dioptrias ou/e com esotropia acomodativa pura nos ambulatórios do Hospital Geral Universitário e Oftalmocenter Santa Rosa, com idade inicial entre 4 e 6 anos. Os pacientes foram divididos em dois grupos, em que o Grupo 1 compôs-se pelos pacientes hipermétropes que não necessitavam usar sua correção óptica ou poderiam usá-la parcialmente, e o Grupo 2 por pacientes com esotropia acomodativa pura e pelos hipermétropes que necessitavam usar toda sua correção óptica. Os pacientes submeteram-se a exame oftalmológico completo, incluindo refração objetiva em autorrefrator com cicloplegia, biometria óptica e topografia corneana em uma medida inicial e outra 3 anos mais tarde. Comparou-se a refração e parâmetros biométricos com teste T student. Resultados: A média da idade inicial foi de 5,23 ± 0,81 e 5,36 ± 0,74 anos, a refração inicial foi +3,99 ± 0,92 e +4,27 ± 0,85 D, o diâmetro anteroposterior do globo ocular foi de 21,42 ± 0,84 e 21,22 ± 0,86 mm, e a ceratometria foi de 42,55 ± 1,24 e 42,39 ± 1,22 D, para os Grupos 1 e 2, respectivamente. Em relação à refração, houve redução significativa do poder esférico no Grupo 1, em 3 anos; e não houve no Grupo 2 (p<0,05). Com relação ao diâmetro anteroposterior do globo ocular, ocorreu aumento significativo no Grupo 1 e não houve no Grupo 2 (p<0,05 ). Não se verificou diferença significativa na comparação das ceratometrias em 3 anos nos Grupos 1 e 2. Conclusão: Estes dados permitiram concluir que a correção total da hipermetropia pode prejudicar a emetropização natural em crianças.

Abstract Objective: To compare changes in refraction and ocular biometric parameters in hyperopic children with and without full optical correction. Methods: Non-randomized prospecting study with 41 subjects (21 males and 20 females) aged 4 to 6 years with accommodative esotropia and or hyperopia between 3 to 6 diopters, select in Hospital Geral Universitário and Oftalmocenter Santa Rosa. The patients were divided in two groups: group 1 for hyperopic patients that did not need to use optical correction or could use partial correction, and group 2 for patients with accommodative esotropia or hyperopia who needed to use full optical correction all the time. The patients were examined to a complete ophthalmological examination, including objective cycloplegic refraction with auto refractometer, optical biometry and corneal topography, in baseline measurements and 3 years after that. Refraction and ocular biometric parameters were compared using T student test. Results: The mean initial age was 5.23 ± 0.81 and 5.36 ± 0.74 years; the initial refractive error in average was +3.99 ± 0.92 e +4.27 ± 0.85 D, the initial axial length was 21.42 ± 0.84 and 21.22 ± 0.86 mm, and initial keratometry was 42.55 ± 1.24 e 42.39 ± 1.22 D for group 1 and 2, respectively. In relation to refractive error, there was a significant decrease in group 1 and there was not in group 2 (p < 0.05). In relation to axial length, there was significant increase in group1 and there was not in group 2 (p<0.05). The 3-year comparison showed no statistically significant differences in keratometry for both groups. Conclusion: This study suggests that full optical correction of hyperopia may inhibit natural emmetropization during early and late childhood.

Síndrome de hipermetropía adquirida con pliegues coroideos / Acquired hypermetropia syndrome with choroidal folds

Desde el primer reporte de pliegues coroideos, en el año 1884, el conocimiento sobre su etiología, el mecanismo de producción y su manejo se ha incrementado notablemente. Las causas de los pliegues coroideos abarcan un extenso número de condiciones muy variadas; entre ellas se encuentran los idiopáticos, la hipertensión intracraneana, algunas drogas como el topiramato, las infiltraciones difusas de la coroides por linfomas e hiperplasia linfoide, la hipotonía por contracción de tejido fibrovascular, los tumores coroideos y orbitarios (intraconales y extraconales), entre otras. Se presenta una paciente femenina de 57 años de edad quien acudió por vez primera a la Consulta de Oftalmología en el año 2008 por disminución lenta y progresiva de la agudeza visual de ambos ojos. El examen de fondo de ojo mostró discos ópticos con bordes definidos, buena coloración y presencia de pliegues coroideos radiales al disco en polo posterior de ambos ojos. La refracción arrojó una hipermetropía que fue en aumento en las consultas de seguimiento hasta el presente sin variar el aspecto del fondo de ojo. Se concluye que el caso presenta síndrome de hipermetropía adquirida con pliegues coroideos(AU)

Since the first reported case of choroidal folds in 1884, the understanding of their mechanisms, aetiologies, and management has expanded signally. With ophthalmoscopy, choroidal folds can be appreciated by the light and dark bands observed deep to the retina. While choroidal folds are visible on ophthalmoscopic examination, they are more easily identified using fluorescein angiography. A-scan ultrasound may reveal a shortened axial length. Common B-scan ultrasonographic findings include thickening of the choroid or flattening of the posterior aspect of the globe. Causes of choroidal folds are many, among them are idiophatic, increased intracranial pressure, diffusely infiltrative conditions (lymphomas and benign lymphoid hiperplasia), hypotony, drug induced (an unusual complication of certain medications such as Topiramate), contraction of fibrovascular tissue, choroidal neoplasms and orbital mass lesions (intraconal and extraconal tumours). We report a 57 years old woman who came to ophthalmogy consultation first in 2008 complaning of slowly progressive loss of vision. Fundoscopy showed well defined optic disc with radial choroidal folds of the posterior pole in both eyes. Manifest refraction showed hyperopia that increased in the following visits until the present. Fundoscopy showed not changes. Definitive diagnosis was syndrome of acquired hyperopia with choroidal folds(AU)

Síndrome de hipermetropía adquirida con pliegues coroideos / Acquired hypermetropia syndrome with choroidal folds

Desde el primer reporte de pliegues coroideos, en el año 1884, el conocimiento sobre su etiología, el mecanismo de producción y su manejo se ha incrementado notablemente. Las causas de los pliegues coroideos abarcan un extenso número de condiciones muy variadas; entre ellas se encuentran los idiopáticos, la hipertensión intracraneana, algunas drogas como el topiramato, las infiltraciones difusas de la coroides por linfomas e hiperplasia linfoide, la hipotonía por contracción de tejido fibrovascular, los tumores coroideos y orbitarios (intraconales y extraconales), entre otras. Se presenta una paciente femenina de 57 años de edad quien acudió por vez primera a la Consulta de Oftalmología en el año 2008 por disminución lenta y progresiva de la agudeza visual de ambos ojos. El examen de fondo de ojo mostró discos ópticos con bordes definidos, buena coloración y presencia de pliegues coroideos radiales al disco en polo posterior de ambos ojos. La refracción arrojó una hipermetropía que fue en aumento en las consultas de seguimiento hasta el presente sin variar el aspecto del fondo de ojo. Se concluye que el caso presenta síndrome de hipermetropía adquirida con pliegues coroideos(AU)

Since the first reported case of choroidal folds in 1884, the understanding of their mechanisms, aetiologies, and management has expanded signally. With ophthalmoscopy, choroidal folds can be appreciated by the light and dark bands observed deep to the retina. While choroidal folds are visible on ophthalmoscopic examination, they are more easily identified using fluorescein angiography. A-scan ultrasound may reveal a shortened axial length. Common B-scan ultrasonographic findings include thickening of the choroid or flattening of the posterior aspect of the globe. Causes of choroidal folds are many, among them are idiophatic, increased intracranial pressure, diffusely infiltrative conditions (lymphomas and benign lymphoid hiperplasia), hypotony, drug induced (an unusual complication of certain medications such as Topiramate), contraction of fibrovascular tissue, choroidal neoplasms and orbital mass lesions (intraconal and extraconal tumours). We report a 57 years old woman who came to ophthalmogy consultation first in 2008 complaning of slowly progressive loss of vision. Fundoscopy showed well defined optic disc with radial choroidal folds of the posterior pole in both eyes. Manifest refraction showed hyperopia that increased in the following visits until the present. Fundoscopy showed not changes. Definitive diagnosis was syndrome of acquired hyperopia with choroidal folds(AU)

Guía de Práctica Clínica ​(GPC) para la detección temprana, el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el seguimiento de los defectos refractivos en menores de 18 años: guía para profesionales de la salud / Clinical Practice Guideline on prevention, early detection, diagnosis and treatment of refractive errors in children under 18 years of age

La presente guía de práctica clínica aborda la detección temprana, el diagnóstico, el tratamiento y el seguimiento de los defectos refractivos en pacientes menores de 18 años ­miopía, astigmatismo e hipermetropía. Se considera pertinente aclarar que la guía ofrece recomendaciones específicas frente a las preguntas definidas y excede el alcance de la misma, definir las competencias profesionales del equipo involucrado en el manejo de esta patología.

Moderate hyperopia prevalence and associated factors among elementary school students / Prevalência de hipermetropia e fatores associados em escolares do ensino fundamental

Hyperopia is the most common refractive condition in childhood. There are few studies on moderate hyperopia and associated factors. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of moderate hyperopia and associated factors among school children. A cross-sectional study comprising 1,032 students attending 1st to 8th grades at two public schools was conducted in a Southern Brazilian urban area in 2012. Cycloplegia was used to examine both eyes and refractive error was measured through auto-refraction. A socioeconomic and cultural questionnaire was administered. Multivariable analysis was performed through Poisson regression. Moderate hyperopia prevalence was 13.4% (95% CI, 11.2-15.4) and 85% of these did not wear glasses. Age was inversely associated with moderate hyperopia, while female gender RP = 1.39 (95%CI, 1.02 - 1.90) and white skin RP = 1.66 (95%CI, 1.04 - 2.66) were risk factors for this outcome. This study makes progress in estimating mild and moderate hyperopia prevalence both by age range and specific age. It emphasizes how the lack of this condition being corrected in southern Brazil is a serious problem. It highlights the importance of detailing and characterizing the amount of time spent on close-range, long-range and outdoor activities.

A hipermetropia é o estado refrativo mais comum na infância. Este estudo objetiva investigar a prevalência de hipermetropia moderada e fatores associados entre escolares, tendo em vista haver poucos estudos sobre o assunto. Métodos: Estudo transversal com 1.032 crianças do 1º ao 8º anos de duas escolas públicas da zona urbana de uma cidade do sul do Brasil, no período de abril a dezembro de 2012. Ambos os olhos foram cicloplegiados e o erro refrativo foi medido através de autorrefração. Foi aplicado questionário socioeconômico e cultural. A análise multivariada foi realizada utilizando a regressão de Poisson. Resultados: A prevalência de hipermetropia moderada foi de 13,4% IC95% (11,2% - 15,4%) e 85% deles não usam óculos. Idade ficou inversamente associada com hipermetropia moderada enquanto sexo feminino OR=1,39 IC95% (1,02 - 1,90) e cor de pele branca OR=1,66 IC95% (1,04 - 2,66) foram fatores de risco para o desfecho. Conclusão: Este estudo avança na estimativa de prevalência de hipermetropia leve e moderada por faixa etária e por idade específica, enfatizando o grave problema da falta de correção no sul do Brasil. O estudo destaca a importância de detalhar e caracterizar a quantidade de tempo gasto em atividades de longe e de perto e ao ar livre.

Piggy Back primario: una alternativa en la cirugía de pacientes portadores de hipermetropías elevadas. Presentación de un caso / Primary Piggyback: an Alternative Surgical Treatment for Patients with High Hypermetropia. A Case Report

En nuestro país la hipermetropía es el defecto refractivo más frecuente. La mejor manera de corregir el defecto constituye un problema serio para el oftalmólogo y para el propio paciente, sobretodo en defectos elevados. Se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 45 años de edad con antecedentes patológicos personales oculares de hipermetropía elevada en ambos ojos; es un trabajador agrícola, el cual manifestó serias dificultades para la adaptación a sus cristales ya que le pesan mucho y su visión es borrosa con ellos, por lo que los cambia con frecuencia. Se analizaron las diferentes formas de tratar su defecto y se optó por el implante de dos lentes intraoculares (piggy back) con lo cual el paciente logró mejoría en su agudeza visual y la desaparición del defecto refractivo sin la aparición de ninguna complicación trans ni posoperatoria. La hipermetropía elevada es algo poco frecuente en los pacientes hipermétropes, por lo que esta técnica es poco utilizada en nuestro medio, razones por las que se decidió la presentación del caso.

Hypermetropia is the most common refractive disorder in our country. Finding the best procedure to correct this defect is a serious problem for the ophthalmologist and the patient, especially those with severe defects. The case of a 45-year-old patient with a history of high hypermetropia in both eyes is presented. He is an agricultural worker who had serious difficulties adapting to the lenses as they were too heavy and caused him blurry vision, leading to their frequent change. After analyzing the different ways to correct his defect, it was decided to implant two (piggyback) intraocular lenses, which resulted in increased visual acuity and elimination of the refractive disorder without occurrence of intraoperative and postoperative complications. High hypermetropia is uncommon in hypermetropic patients, thus this technique is not frequently used in our setting, which lead to the presentation of this case.