Publications by authors named "Joao Ponces Ramalhao"
Article Synopsis
- Orbital metastasis can occur in small cell lung cancer, and this case highlights a rare bilateral invasion of the extraocular muscles in a 46-year-old male patient.* -
- The patient experienced vision loss and pain due to compression of the optic nerve, which was addressed through a lateral canthotomy that provided some visual improvement.* -
- Despite ongoing palliative treatment, including chemotherapy and surgical interventions, the patient ultimately passed away 5 months later, illustrating the difficulties in managing such rare complications.*
Introduction: Conjunctival cysts of the orbit development are a rare complication in enucleated patients. They result from the entrapment of conjunctival epithelium within the orbit.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 25-year-old man with a history of enucleation for a retinoblastoma of the right eye who presented with difficulty in fitting his eye prothesis.
A female patient in her 20s presented to a routine ophthalmology appointment. Medical history was unremarkable. Family history was notable for intestinal cancer of a second-degree relative, diagnosed in her late 60s.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFKeratoconus (KC) is a bilateral ectatic corneal disease which results in changes in the corneal architecture and can lead to severe visual impairment. Treatment options depend on the stage of the disease, and they aim either at improving vision or arrest progression. The Bowman layer transplantation (BLT) is a recent surgical option in patients with KC and may postpone corneal transplantation in some patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: To review the indications and efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) application in the treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD). Its main purpose is to describe its physiology, efficacy, indications, and adverse effects.
Patients And Methods: A two database (PubMed, EMBASE) search was performed from July 2017 to July 2022 using the MeSH terms ("Intense Pulsed Light" AND ("Meibomian Gland Dysfunction" OR "Dry Eye").