Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on elective cataract surgeries
Marcelo Tannous 1, Renata Leonel Freire Mendes 1, Ana Vega Carreiro de Freitas 1, Andressa Miranda Magalhães 1, Rogério Ferrari 1, Bruno Luiz Miolo 1, Milton Ruiz Alves 1, Amaryllis Avakian 1, Pedro Carlos Carricondo 1 Affiliations expand Free PMC article Abstract Objective: To evaluate the standards of practice of Brazilian cataract surgeons in relation to the protective measures adopted to mitigate the risks of transmission of COVID-19 during cataract surgery, in asymptomatic patients. […]
Face masks can reduce the frequency of face touching: an observational crossover study
Ana Vega Carreiro de Freitas 1, Andressa Miranda Magalhães 1, Pedro Carlos Carricondo 1, Amaryllis Avakian Shinzato 1, Richard Yudi Hida 2 Affiliations expand Free article Abstract Objectives: The purpose of this study was to analyze face-touching patterns with and without a face mask. Methods: The behavior of face touching with and without a mask during an interview was assessed in 40 individuals. The frequency of touching […]
Analysis of ocular surface and quality of life in patients with corneal and conjunctival tumors
Andressa Miranda Magalhães 1, Raphaela Paiva Vieira 1, Thiago José de Moraes Fernandes 1, Camilla da Silva Rocha 2, Taciana Higino 2, Camila V Ventura 1 2 3, Cecília Menelau Cavalcanti 1 3 Affiliations expand Free article Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the impact of corneal and conjunctival tumors on the ocular surface and quality of life of patients before and after surgical treatment. Methods: This prospective study conducted a preoperative and 30- and 90-day […]