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View article: Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: risk factors, treatment options, and management
Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma: risk factors, treatment options, and management Open
View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of a portable device for diagnosing cataract
Evaluation of the effectiveness of a portable device for diagnosing cataract Open
The portable device is a simplified user-friendly cataract screening technique that can interpret results in remote regions. This innovation could mitigate the occurrence of cataract-induced blindness and prevent premature surgical interve…
View article: Corneal dermoid
Corneal dermoid Open
View article: Leukemic retinopathy
Leukemic retinopathy Open
View article: Evaluation of corneal incision in femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification
Evaluation of corneal incision in femtosecond laser-assisted phacoemulsification Open
View article: Simulated phacoemulsification training using the OrbiTau artificial eye: Experience at a single institute
Simulated phacoemulsification training using the OrbiTau artificial eye: Experience at a single institute Open
Our single-institution survey of the Orbitau demonstrated that this model realistically replicates ocular structures and may be a viable option for cataract surgery training.
View article: Are cataract surgery campaigns necessary for preventing blindness in developing countries?
Are cataract surgery campaigns necessary for preventing blindness in developing countries? Open
View article: Intraocular lens opacification
Intraocular lens opacification Open
View article: Iridodialysis
Iridodialysis Open
View article: PUBLICAÇÃO OFICIAL DO CONSELHO BRASILEIRO DE OFTALMOLOGIA JANEIRO/FEVEREIRO 2025 - v88n1
PUBLICAÇÃO OFICIAL DO CONSELHO BRASILEIRO DE OFTALMOLOGIA JANEIRO/FEVEREIRO 2025 - v88n1 Open
View article: The application of inductive policies to scientific research publication
The application of inductive policies to scientific research publication Open
View article: Strategies and challenges for cataract surgery in Brazil
Strategies and challenges for cataract surgery in Brazil Open
View article: The incentive for innovation and the scientific journals: Could there be conflicts of interest?
The incentive for innovation and the scientific journals: Could there be conflicts of interest? Open
View article: Why, what, and where to publish scientific research
Why, what, and where to publish scientific research Open
View article: Relationship of Inflammatory Mediators (Interleukin and Cortisol Concentrations) with Corneal Epithelial Quantifiable Metrics
Relationship of Inflammatory Mediators (Interleukin and Cortisol Concentrations) with Corneal Epithelial Quantifiable Metrics Open
View article: The impact factor of journals should not be so valued
The impact factor of journals should not be so valued Open
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cataract surgeries in Brazil: A retrospective study
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cataract surgeries in Brazil: A retrospective study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic did not worsen the situation of cataract blindness in Brazil due to the efficacy of the measures taken by the government in resuming elective surgeries. However, the auhtors recommend that the distribution of resource…
View article: Who should finance science? A consideration about publication costs
Who should finance science? A consideration about publication costs Open
View article: The open access and dissemination of predatory journals
The open access and dissemination of predatory journals Open
View article: Analysis of a mobile learning app for ophthalmology in Brazil
Analysis of a mobile learning app for ophthalmology in Brazil Open
PURPOSE: To determine and analyze the usability metrics of a free mobile learning app for ophthalmology in Brazil. METHODS: Metric data from the management dashboard of the CBOQUIZ app were used. All users registered on the platform betwee…
View article: Morgagnian cataract
Morgagnian cataract Open
Morgagnian cataract, a special form of corticonuclear cataract (1) , is a hypermature lens in which the cortex liquifies and the dense nucleus sinks inferiorly due to gravity (2) .In this type of cataract, the process of fiber dissolution …
View article: Emulsified silicone oil in the anterior chamber
Emulsified silicone oil in the anterior chamber Open
View article: Value of critical literature analysis for knowledge development
Value of critical literature analysis for knowledge development Open
View article: Assessment of the progression of public investment in cataract surgery in Brazil
Assessment of the progression of public investment in cataract surgery in Brazil Open
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the progression of public investments in cataract surgery in Brazil and its correlation with the growth of the elderly population and the gross domestic product (GDP) between 2010 and 2021. Methods: This d…
View article: Retinal detachment in Coats’ disease
Retinal detachment in Coats’ disease Open
View article: Scientific impact factor versus social impact of journals
Scientific impact factor versus social impact of journals Open
View article: Situation of ophthalmology education in Brazil: supply versus demand
Situation of ophthalmology education in Brazil: supply versus demand Open
The proportion of medical graduates has increased much more than opportunities for ophthalmology specialization. The effect on the search for unaccredited specialization positions is unknown, and policies for monitoring the specialization …
View article: Good Outcome on Snellen Chart Does Not Mean Good Vision
Good Outcome on Snellen Chart Does Not Mean Good Vision Open
The Table, developed by the Dutch ophthalmologist Herman Snellen, in 1862, by its easy application, it is still the main method of measuring vision in ophthalmologists' offices, despite their limitations:• Does not assess contrast percepti…
View article: The generation of innovative ophthalmologists
The generation of innovative ophthalmologists Open
In Brazil, it is notorious that there is a disparity between the increase in the number of vacancies in medical schools and the offer of specialization. According to Kara-Junior et al.,() from 2002 to 2019, the number of vacancies offered …
View article: Advances in Teaching Phacoemulsification: Technologies, Challenges and Proposals
Advances in Teaching Phacoemulsification: Technologies, Challenges and Proposals Open
Democratization of medical knowledge, new information technologies and simulated surgical training have revolutionized the teaching of phacoemulsification.However, it has never been so difficult to learn to operate during medical residency…