Publications by authors named "Denise Moura Leite"
Arq Bras Oftalmol
July 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the biopsychosocial impacts on patients with anophthalmia, focusing on the psychological effects and challenges of reintegration into society after losing an eye or both.
- It analyzed the experiences of 84 patients, finding that a significant number struggled with adapting to monocular vision, and the loss of sight had occurred on average at age 20.5, with a delay in receiving prosthetic rehabilitation.
- Most participants expressed satisfaction with their prostheses, but feelings of sadness and social discomfort were common, highlighting the need for better public services and awareness campaigns to support these individuals.
