Effect of intraocular pressure control on central corneal thickness, horizontal corneal diameter, and axial length in primary congenital glaucoma.

PURPOSE: To assess the effect of intraocular pressure (IOP) control on central corneal thickness (CCT), horizontal corneal diameter (HCD), and axial length (AL) in primary congenital glaucoma (PCG). METHODS: The medical records of children under 10 years of age surgically treated for PCG from 2003 to 2012 were retrospectively reviewed to identify patients with IOP of ≤12 mm Hg with a minimum of 6 months' follow-up. Pre- and post-treatment IOP, CCT, HCD, and AL values were correlated and compared with those of healthy age-matched controls. RESULTS: A total of 131 controls and 20 patients (12 bilateral; 8 unilateral) were included. Mean follow-up was 32.4 months. In 24 eyes IOP was controlled by 1 trabeculotomy, with 6 eyes requiring antiglaucoma medication; in 5 eyes, by 2 trabeculotomies, without medication; and in 3 eyes, by 2 trabeculotomies plus 1 with mitomycin-C and 2 eyes requiring antiglaucomatous medication. The mean IOP was 15.69 ± 5.31 mm Hg preoperatively and 6.16 ± 2.42 mm Hg at final follow-up. Mean pre- and postoperative CCT values were, respectively, 614.38 ± 89.41 µm and 548.56 ± 63.12 µm; HCD, 13.45 ± 1.00 mm and 13.98 ± 1.01 mm, respectively; AL, 24.57 ± 2.71 mm and 25.37 ± 2.66 mm, respectively. All differences were statistically significant (P ≤ 0.002). In 40% of patients, post-treatment CCT values were comparable to those of controls; in 6.2%, HCD measurements; and in 26%, AL measurements. Pre- and post-treatment measurements were positively correlated (P ≤ 0.009). CONCLUSIONS: Controlling IOP had a positive effect on the CCT, HCD, and AL in patients with congenital glaucoma.

Brimonidine tartrate effect on retinal spreading depression depends on Müller cells / O efeito do tartarato de brimonidina sobre a depressão alastrante retiniana depende das células de Müller

Objective: Demonstrate the Brimonidine effect over Retinal Spreading Depression (SD). Brimonidine is an alpha-2–adrenergic receptor agonist, used in the management of glaucoma. Alpha2-agonists have been shown to be neuroprotective in various experimental models, however the molecular and cellular targets leading to these actions are still poorly defined. The SD of neuronal electric activity is a wave of cellular massive sustained depolarization that damages the nervous tissue. Local trauma, pressure, ischemic injuries and other chemical agents as high extracellular potassium concentration or glutamate, can trigger SD, leading to exaggerated focal electrical followed by an electrical silence. Methods: Using chicken retina as model, we performed alpha2-receptor detection by Western Blotting and Immunohistochemistry. After that we obtained electrical signals of SD by microelectrodes on retina in the absence or presence of Brimonidine. For in vivo visualization we observed retina with optical coherence tomography on normal state, with SD passing, and with SD + Brimonidine. Results: Our data demonstrated that: (1) alpha2-adrenergic receptors are present in Müller cells, (2) the treatment with Brimonidine decreases the SD‘s velocity as well as the voltage of SD waves and (3) OCT revealed that SD creates a hyper reflectance at inner plexiform layer, but on retinal treatment with brimonidine, SD was not visualized. Conclusions: Our study about brimonidine possible pathways of neuroprotection we observed it reduces SD (a neuronal damage wave), identified a new cellular target – the Müller cells, as well as, firstly demonstrated SD on OCT, showing that the inner plexiform layer is the main optically affected layer on SD. .

Objetivo: Demonstrar o efeito do Tartarato de Brimonidina, um alfa2-agonista usado no manejo do glaucoma, sobre a depressão alastrante (DA) retiniana. Esses agonistas têm demonstrado ser neuroprotetores em vários modelos experimentais, contudo seus alvos celulares e moleculares continuam indefinidos. A DA da atividade elétrica neuronal é uma onda de despolarização celular massiva e sustentada que leva ao dano no tecido nervoso. Trauma local, pressão, isquemia e outros agentes químicos como o aumento do potássio extracelular e o glutamato podem disparar a DA, levando a uma atividade elétrica exagerada seguida de silêncio elétrico. Métodos: Usando a retina de pinto como modelo, realizamos a detecção do alfa2-receptor por Western Blotting e ensaio Imunohistoquímico. Após isso, obtivemos os sinais elétricos da DA através de microeletrodos inseridos na retina durante sua passagem na presença ou ausência de Brimonidina. Para visualização do tecido utilizamos o tomógrafo de coerência optica (OCT), analisando como é a retina no seu estado de repouso, durante a passagem da DA, e a DA + brimonidina. Resultados: Nossos dados demonstraram que: (1) os receptores alfa adrenérgicos presentes na retina são do subtipo-2A e estão localizados nas células de Müller; (2) o tratamento com Brimonidina diminui a velocidade e a voltagem da onda de DA; (3) A OCT demonstrou que a DA retiniana possui um sinal óptico de maior reflectância na camada plexiforme interna, fato não observado quando foi associada à Brimonidina. Conclusão: A Brimonidina foi capaz de reduzir a DA (uma onda de lesão neuronal) e identificamos um novo possível alvo celular – a célula de Müller e demonstramos pela primeira vez uma OCT da DA, visualizando a camada plexiforme interna como a mais afetada opticamente pelo fenômeno. .

Efficacy of goniosynechialysis in the treatment of chronic angle-closure glaucoma: a five-case report / Eficácia da goniossinequiálise no tratamento do glaucoma crônico de ângulo fechado: relato de cinco casos

We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of five patients with chronic angle-closure glaucoma who underwent goniosynechialysis (GSL). The patients presented a circumferential synechial angle-closure for less than or up to six months due to an acute primary angle-closure and a minimum six month follow up after GSL. After an average follow-up was of 32.4±13.9 months, visual acuity improved in four (80%) eyes. Before GSL, the intraocular pressure (IOP) varied from 34 to 58 mmHg. After GSL, the IOP varied from 8 to 44 mmHg. IOP was normalized by GSL with or without medication in 80% of the eyes. Before GSL, all patients were on maximum antiglaucomatous treatment including the use of 250 mg of oral acetazolamide three times daily. After GSL, three patients no longer required antiglaucomatous medication and one needed to use one topical antiglaucomatous medication. GSL was effective and safe in four patients and unsuccessful in one patient. An increase of the GSL success rate occurs when it is associated with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation.

Analisamos retrospectivamente os dados clínicos de cinco pacientes com seio camerular fechado por sinéquias anteriores periféricas (SAP) secundárias à crise aguda de fechamento angular primário e submetidos à goniossinequiálise (GSL). Os pacientes apresentavam fechamento sinequial circunferencial por seis meses ou menos e foram acompanhados, no mínimo, por seis meses após a GSL. Após um acompanhamento médio de 32.4±13.9 meses, a acuidade visual melhorou em quatro (80%) olhos. Antes da GSL, a pressão intraocular (Po) variou de 34 a 58 mmHg. Após a GSL, a Po variou de 8 a 44 mmHg. A Po foi normalizada pela GSL com ou sem medicação em 80% dos olhos. Antes da GSL, todos os pacientes estavam sob tratamento antiglaucomatoso máximo incluindo o uso de 250 mg de acetazolamida por via oral três vezes ao dia. Após a GSL, três pacientes não mais necessitaram de medicação antiglaucomatosa e um paciente necessitou usar apenas uma medicação tópica antiglaucomatosa. A GSL foi eficaz e segura em quatro pacientes e não foi eficaz em um paciente. Ocorre um aumento da taxa de sucesso da GSL quando ela é associada à facoemulsificação com implante de lente intraocular.

Malignant glaucoma / Glaucoma maligno

The aim of this review is to discuss current knowledge about pathophysiology and clinical, therapeutic and prophylactic approaches for malignant glaucoma. This type of glaucoma can occur after different surgical procedures. It can also occur in aphakic, phakic and pseudophakic eyes and develop spontaneously in individuals with no ocular surgical history, or associated with topical miotics. Currently, the ultrasound biomicroscopy has provided many interesting and useful findings for diagnosis and monitoring the treatment of malignant glaucoma. It occurs more often in short eyes in which pre operative measurements of the anterior chamber depth and axial length are extremely important for its prophylaxis and diagnosis.

O objetivo deste artigo de revisão é discutir o conhecimento atual sobre a fisiopatologia e as abordagens diagnóstica, terapêutica e profilática do glaucoma maligno. Este tipo de glaucoma pode ocorrer após diferentes procedimentos cirúrgicos. Pode ocorrer em olhos áfacos, fácicos e pseudofácicos e se desenvolver espontaneamente em olhos não-operados, ou associado ao uso de mióticos. Atualmente, a biomicroscopia ultrassônica tem revelado muitos achados úteis e importantes para o diagnóstico e o tratamento do glaucoma maligno. Ele ocorre com maior frequência em olhos pequenos nos quais as medidas pré-operatórias da profundidade da câmara anterior e do comprimento axial são extremamente importantes para a sua profilaxia e diagnóstico.

Nevus of Ota: clinical-ophthalmological findings / Nevo de Ota: achados clínicos e oftalmológicos

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the clinical and ophthalmological findings of patients with nevus of Ota. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of patients' charts with nevus of Ota. We registered the demographic data, location of the nevus and date of appearance, family history of similar spots, biomicroscopic, gonioscopic, tonometric, ophthalmoscopic and perimetric findings. RESULTS: We included 14 patients, six (43.0 percent) men and eight (57.0 percent) women, with a mean age of 21.7±17.5 years. Ten (71 percent) were mulatto, three (21.4 percent) white and one (7.1 percent) black. Twelve (85.7 percent) patients presented the spots at birth and two in puberty. Nine patients presented conjunctival and episcleral pigmentation in the right eye and five in the left eye. According to Tanino's classification, five (35.7 percent) nevi were class 1, eight (57.1 percent) class 2 and one (7.1 percent) class 3. Heterochromia iridis was found in eight (57.1 percent) patients. Anisocoria was present in three (21.4 percent) patients. Five (35.7 percent) patients presented a suspected glaucomatous cup disc ratio (≥0.7); six (42.9 percent) presented a cup disc ratio ≤ 0.5 and three (21.4 percent), no cup disc. We found two curious and remarkable findings: a nevus of Ota on the palate of one patient and other on the optic disc associated with a pigmentary mottling of the fundus in another patient. The pigmentary mottling of the fundus was also seen in four more eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The nevus of Ota was frequently present at birth, in mulattos, and classified as Tanino's class 1 and 2. Heterochromia iridis was a common finding. Anisocoria was present in a small percentage of eyes. No patient developed glaucoma or malignancy.

OBJETIVO: Analisar os achados clínico-oftalmológicos de portadores de nevo de Ota. MÉTODOS: Análise retrospectiva dos prontuários de pacientes com nevo de Ota. Foram registrados dados demográficos, localização do nevo e época do seu aparecimento, história familiar de manchas similares, olho acometido, achados ectoscópicos (classificação de Tanino), biomicroscópicos, fundoscópicos e campimétricos. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 14 pacientes, seis (47,0 por cento) homens e oito (53,0 por cento) mulheres com média de idade de 21,7±17,5 anos. Dez (71 por cento) pacientes eram feodérmicos, três (21,4 por cento) leucodérmicos e um (7,1 por cento) melanodérmico. Doze (85,7 por cento) pacientes apresentaram manchas ao nascimento e dois relataram seu surgimento após o nascimento. Três pacientes relataram manchas compatíveis com nevo de Ota em consanguíneos. A melanose conjuntivo-episcleral foi reconhecida no olho direito em cinco pacientes e em nove no olho esquerdo. Pela classificação de Tanino, cinco (35,7 por cento) dos nevos eram da classe 1, oito (57,1 por cento) da classe 2 e um (7,1 por cento) da classe 3. Presença de heterocromia da íris em oito (57,2 por cento) pacientes. Anisocoria ocorreu em três pacientes. Disco óptico suspeito de glaucoma (relação escavação/disco ≥ 0,7) foi observado em cinco pacientes (35.7 por cento); seis apresentaram escavação fisiológica e três não apresentavam escavação. Dois achados curiosos e raros: um nevo de Ota no palato de um paciente e outro no disco óptico de outro paciente associado com pigmentação difusa no polo posterior retiniano. Essa pigmentação foi também vista em mais quatro olhos. CONCLUSÃO: O nevo de Ota foi mais comumente presente ao nascimento, em feodérmicos e nas classes 1 e 2 de Tanino. Heterocromia iriana achado comum. Anisocoria foi diagnosticada num percentual pequeno de pacientes. Nenhum paciente desenvolveu glaucoma nem tumor maligno.

Diagnosis and treatment of hyperfiltering blebs / Diagnóstico e tratamento de bolsas fistulantes hiperfuncionantes

PURPOSE: To report on a new treatment for hyperfiltering bleb as well as its diagnostic criteria. METHODS: Twenty eyes with hypotony due to hyperfiltering bleb caused by trabeculectomy with mitomicin C were treated with bleb resection. The diagnosis of hyperfiltering bleb followed these criteria: intraocular pressure lower than six mmHg (Goldmann tonometer); no inflammation in the anterior segment; presence of an elevated and/or diffuse and avascular bleb with or without microcysts; negative Seidel test; no ciliochoroidal detachment found with ultrasound biomicroscopy. We registered the following data pre and post operatively: type of glaucoma, visual acuity, bleb aspect and fundoscopic findings. A successful resolution of hypotony was achieved when intraocular pressure ranged from six to 14 mmHg with or without antiglaucomatous medication. RESULTS: At a minimum follow-up of 19 months ocular hypotony had been reversed in all eyes. At the last exam, intraocular pressure varied from eight to 14 mmHg in 18 (90 percent) eyes; 12 (66.7 percent) eyes had no medication and six (33.3 percent) used antiglaucomatous medication. In two (10 percent) eyes, another trabeculectomy was necessary to control intraocular pressure. Hypotonic maculopathy developed preoperatively in seven eyes and was reversed after bleb resection. Visual acuity improved in 15 (75 percent) eyes but did not change in five (25 percent). CONCLUSION: Bleb resection is a safe and adequate treatment for ocular hypotony due to hyperfiltering bleb. It also restores vision in a considerable number of patients. The diagnosis of hyperfiltering bleb must follow rigorous criteria.

OBJETIVO: Relatar os resultados de uma nova técnica para o tratamento de bolsa hiperfuncionante, assim como seus critérios diagnósticos. MÉTODOS: Vinte olhos (20 pacientes) com hipotonia ocular causada por bolsa hiperfuncionante após trabeculectomia com mitomicina C foram tratados com ressecção da bolsa. O diagnóstico de bolsa hiperfuncionante obedeceu aos seguintes critérios: pressão intraocular inferior a seis mmHg (tonometria de Goldmann); ausência de inflamação do segmento anterior ocular; presença de bolsa fistulante elevada e/ou difusa e avascular com ou sem microcistos; teste de Seidel negativo; ausência de descolamento ciliocoroidiano ao exame de UBM. Foram registrados no pré e pós-operatório: o tipo de glaucoma, a acuidade visual, o aspecto da bolsa e os achados oftalmoscópicos. A resolução da hipotonia foi alcançada quando a pressão intraocular variou de seis a 14 mmHg sem ou sob medicação tópica antiglaucomatosa. RESULTADOS: No seguimento mínimo de 19 meses, a hipotonia ocular foi revertida nos 20 olhos. No último exame, a pressão intraocular variou de oito a 14 mmHg em 18 (90 por cento) olhos; 12 (66,7 por cento) olhos sem medicação e seis (33,3 por cento) olhos sob medicação tópica. Em dois (20 por cento) olhos foi necessário nova trabeculetomia para controle da pressão intraocular. Maculopatia hipotônica foi diagnosticada no pré-operatório em sete olhos e foi revertida em todos eles após a ressecção da bolsa. A acuidade visual melhorou em 15 (75 por cento) olhos e não se alterou em cinco (25 por cento). CONCLUSÃO: A ressecção da bolsa é eficaz no tratamento da hipotonia ocular consequente a sua hiperfunção. Esse procedimento também recupera a visão num considerável número de pacientes. O diagnóstico de bolsa hiperfuncionante deve obedecer a critérios rigorosos.

Faculdade de Medicina: aspectos históricos* / Faculty of Medicine: historical aspects

Narra-se a história da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais desde os fatos que antecederam a sua fundação até os dias atuais, quando se comemora seu 1º centenário. Apresenta e documenta os marcos históricos da sua criação e seus fundadores. Relata o processo de desenvolvimento da Faculdade em seus aspectospolíticos, sociais e científicos

A narrative of the history of the Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais since its foundation until today, when its first centenary is celebrated. Historical facts and documentation are presented about its history and its founders. This report shows the process of development of the Faculty in its political, social and scientific processes.

Faculdade de Medicina: aspectos históricos / Faculty of Medicine: historical aspects

Narra-se a história da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais desde os fatos que antecederam a sua fundação até os dias atuais, quando se comemora seu 1º centenário. Apresenta e documenta os marcos históricos da sua criação e seus fundadores. Relata o processo de desenvolvimento da Faculdade em seus aspectos políticos, sociais e científicos. (AU)

New comparative clinical and biometric findings between acute primary angle-closure and glaucomatous eyes with narrow angle / Novos achados comparativos clínicos e biométricos entre olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo e olhos glaucomatosos com seio camerular estreito

Purpose: To compare, clinically and biometrically, affected and fellow acute primary angle-closure (APAC) eyes and glaucomatous eyes with narrow angle (NA). Methods: Comparative case series; 30 patients with APAC and 27 glaucomatous patients with NA were evaluated. Keratometry (K), central corneal thickness (CCT), lens thickness (LT), axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) were measured. Parameters defined as lens posisiton (LP) and relative lens position (RLP) were calculated. Results: Biometric difference between APAC-affected and fellow eyes was found only in LP (P=0.046). When fellow eyes were compared to glaucomatous eyes with NA, differences were found in ACD (P=0.009), AL (P=0.010), and LT/AL (P=0.005). The comparison between APAC-affected and glaucomatous eyes with NA showed significant differences in almost all biometric parameters, except for LT (P=0.148) and RLP (P=0.374). We found that the logistic regression model (LRM), built with three parameters (K, CCT and LT/AL), higher than 0.334 could be a reasonable instrument to differentiate APAC eyes from glaucomatous eyes with NA. Conclusions: This study showed that APAC-affected and fellow eyes have similar biometric features, and glaucomatous eyes with NA have a less crowded anterior segment. The LRM built showed promising results in distinguishing APAC from glaucomatous eyes with NA.

Objetivo: Comparar, clinica e biometricamente, olhos acometidos por fechamento angular primário agudo (FAPA) com seus contralaterais e olhos com glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto e estreito. Métodos: Série de casos comparativos; 30 pacientes com FAPA e 27 glaucomatosos com ângulo estreito (AE) foram avaliados. Olhos afetados por FAPA e seus contralaterais foram analisados. Ceratometria (K), espessura corneana central (ECC), espessura do cristalino (CR), diâmetro antero-posterior do olho (AXL), e profundidade central da câmara anterior (PCA) foram medidos. PC (posição do cristalino) e PRC (posição relativa do cristalino) foram calculadas. Resultados: Diferença biométrica entre olhos afetados por FAPA e seus contralaterais foi encontrada somente na PC (P=0,046). Quando os olhos contralaterais foram comparados com os olhos glaucomatosos com AE, diferenças foram encontradas na PCA (P=0,009), AXL (P=0,010), e CR/AXL (P=0,005). A comparação entre os olhos afetados e os olhos glaucomatosos com AE mostrou diferenças significativas em quase todos os parâmetros biométricos, exceto na CR (P=0,148) e PRC (P=0,374). Verificamos que o modelo de regressão logística (MRL), construído com 3 parâmetros (K, ECC e CR/AXL), quando apresenta valores maiores de 0,334 pode ser um instrumento razoável para diferençar olhos com FAPA de olhos glaucomatosos com AE. Conclusões: O presente estudo mostrou que olhos afetados por FAPA e seus contralaterais apresentam características biométricas similares, e olhos glaucomatosos com AE apresentam um segmento anterior menos aglomerado. O MRL construído mostrou resultados promissores para diferençar olhos com FAPA de olhos glaucomatosos com AE.

Importance of intraocular pressure measurement at 6:00 a.m. in bed and in darkness in suspected and glaucomatous patients.

PURPOSE: To assess the importance of intraocular pressure measurement obtained at 6:00 a.m. in bed and darkness for the diagnosis and intraocular pressure control of primary open-angle glaucoma. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of the daily curve of intraocular pressure of suspects and glaucomatous patients under treatment. Suspects were classified as intraocular pressure values ranging from 19 to 24 mmHg in isolated measurements and/or cup/disc ratio > 0.7 in one or both eyes and/or asymmetry of cup/disc ratio > 0.3 and a normal visual field. Each daily curve of intraocular pressure comprised five to seven IOP measurements with Goldmann applanation tonometer at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 and/or 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. and/or 12:00 a.m. and in the following day morning at 6:00 a.m. in supine position in bed and in darkness with Perkins tonometer before the patient had stood up. Only the daily curves of intraocular pressure that presented an intraocular pressure peak (difference between the higher and the lesser intraocular pressure value) >6 mmHg were analyzed. In these daily curves, the average intraocular pressure and the standard deviation were calculated. The average intraocular pressure and standard deviation values were compared with the normal superior limits: average + two standard deviation of average intraocular pressure and standard deviation of intraocular pressure daily curve from normal patients of the same age group. Daily curves were considered abnormal when their average intraocular pressure and standard deviation values were above the normal superior limits. Secondary and congenital glaucoma were excluded. RESULTS: Daily curves of intraocular pressure of 565 eyes were analyzed; 361 suspected eyes and 204 eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma. In suspects, 64.3% presented an intraocular pressure peak at 6:00 a.m. in bed. In primary open-angle glaucoma, 68.6% presented an intraocular pressure peak at 6:00 a.m. in bed. In 5.3% of the suspects and in 5.9% of primary open-angle glaucoma patients, the daily curve of intraocular pressure profile was inverted (lesser intraocular pressure at 6:00 a.m.). CONCLUSION: Intraocular pressure peaks at 6:00 a.m. were responsible for the diagnosis of preperimetric glaucoma in 64.3% of suspects and revealed inadequate intraocular pressure control in 68.6% of eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma. The daily curve of intraocular pressure including the intraocular pressure measurement at 6:00 a.m. in bed and in darkness is of vital importance in doubtful cases in order to confirm the diagnosis of preperimetric glaucoma in suspects as well as for the adequate intraocular pressure evaluation of antiglaucomatous treatment.

Importance of intraocular pressure measurement at 6:00 a.m. in bed and in darkness in suspected and glaucomatous patients / A importância da medida da pressão intraocular às 6 horas no leito e no escuro em suspeitos e portadores de glaucoma

PURPOSE: To assess the importance of intraocular pressure measurement obtained at 6:00 a.m. in bed and darkness for the diagnosis and intraocular pressure control of primary open-angle glaucoma. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of the daily curve of intraocular pressure of suspects and glaucomatous patients under treatment. Suspects were classified as intraocular pressure values ranging from 19 to 24 mmHg in isolated measurements and/or cup/disc ratio > 0.7 in one or both eyes and/or asymmetry of cup/disc ratio > 0.3 and a normal visual field. Each daily curve of intraocular pressure comprised five to seven IOP measurements with Goldmann applanation tonometer at 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 and/or 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. and/or 12:00 a.m. and in the following day morning at 6:00 a.m. in supine position in bed and in darkness with Perkins tonometer before the patient had stood up. Only the daily curves of intraocular pressure that presented an intraocular pressure peak (difference between the higher and the lesser intraocular pressure value) >6 mmHg were analyzed. In these daily curves, the average intraocular pressure and the standard deviation were calculated. The average intraocular pressure and standard deviation values were compared with the normal superior limits: average + two standard deviation of average intraocular pressure and standard deviation of intraocular pressure daily curve from normal patients of the same age group. Daily curves were considered abnormal when their average intraocular pressure and standard deviation values were above the normal superior limits. Secondary and congenital glaucoma were excluded. RESULTS: Daily curves of intraocular pressure of 565 eyes were analyzed; 361 suspected eyes and 204 eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma. In suspects, 64.3 percent presented an intraocular pressure peak at 6:00 a.m. in bed. In primary open-angle glaucoma, 68.6 percent presented an intraocular pressure peak at 6:00 a.m. in bed. In 5.3 percent of the suspects and in 5.9 percent of primary open-angle glaucoma patients, the daily curve of intraocular pressure profile was inverted (lesser intraocular pressure at 6:00 a.m.). CONCLUSION: Intraocular pressure peaks at 6:00 a.m. were responsible for the diagnosis of preperimetric glaucoma in 64.3 percent of suspects and revealed inadequate intraocular pressure control in 68.6 percent of eyes with primary openangle glaucoma. The daily curve of intraocular pressure including the intraocular pressure measurement at 6:00 a.m. in bed and in darkness is of vital importance in doubtful cases in order to confirm the diagnosis of preperimetric glaucoma in suspects as well as for the adequate intraocular pressure evaluation of antiglaucomatous treatment.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a importância da medida da pressão intraocular (Po) às 6 h no leito e no escuro para o diagnóstico de glaucoma pré-perimétrico e o controle do tratamento do glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto (GPAA). MÉTODOS: Análise retrospectiva da curva diária de pressão intraocular (CDPo) de suspeitos e glaucomatosos com perda de campo visual em tratamento. Suspeitos: Po de 19 a 24 mmHg e/ou relação escavação/disco (E/D) > 0,7 num olho ou nos dois olhos e/ou assimetria de E/D > 0,3 e campo visual normal. Cada curva diária de pressão intraocular: cinco a sete medidas (tonômetro de Goldmann) feitas às 9:00, 12:00, 15:00 e/ou 18:00 e 22:00 e/ou 24:00 h e na manhã seguinte às 6:00 h (tonômetro de Perkins) com o paciente em decúbito dorsal e no escuro, antes de levantar-se. Analisadas apenas as curvas diária de pressão intraocular que apresentavam pico de Po (diferença entre o maior e o menor valor de Po) >6 mmHg. Nessas curvas diária de pressão intraocular, calculamos a pressão média (Pm) e a variabilidade (V) e as comparamos com os limites superiores da normalidade: média + dois desvios-padrões da Pm e da V obtidos no Serviço de pacientes normais do mesmo grupo etário. As curvas diária de pressão intraocular com Pm e/ou V acima dos limites superiores da normalidade foram consideradas anormais. Excluídas: CDPos de glaucomas secundário e congênito. RESULTADOS: Analisadas curvas diária de pressão intraocular de 565 olhos: 361 olhos de suspeitos e 204 de glaucomatosos. Picos de Po às 6:00 h foram encontrados em 64,3 por cento dos suspeitos e em 68,6 por cento dos glaucomatosos. Em 5,3 por cento dos suspeitos e em 5,9 por cento dos glaucomatosos, o perfil da CDPo foi invertido (menor valor da Po às 6:00 h). CONCLUSÃO: Picos de Po às 6:00 h foram responsáveis pelo diagnóstico de glaucoma pré-perimétrico em 64,3 por cento dos suspeitos e revelaram inadequado controle da Po em 68,6 por cento dos olhos glaucomatosos. Em casos duvidosos, a medida da Po às 6:00 h no leito e no escuro com um tonômetro de aplanação é indispensável para confirmar o diagnóstico de glaucoma pré-perimétrico e para a adequada avaliação do tratamento antiglaucomatoso.

Plateau iris configuration in eyes with narrow-angle: an ultrasound biomicroscopic study.

PURPOSE: To investigate, through ultrasound biomicroscopy images, the presence of plateau iris configuration in eyes with narrow-angle from patients with open-angle glaucoma and in eyes with previous acute primary angle-closure and compare the biometric features of eyes with plateau iris configuration with those of normal eyes. METHODS: Ultrasound biomicroscopic images from 196 patients with open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle and 32 patients with acute primary angle-closure were retrospectively analyzed. The inclusion and specific criteria for the diagnosis of plateau iris configuration was the presence of an anterior positioning of the ciliary processes, supporting the peripheral iris so that it was parallel to the trabecular meshwork; the iris root had a steep rise from its insertion point, followed by a downward angulation from the corneoscleral wall; presence of a central flat iris plane; an absent (complete plateau iris configuration) or partially absent (incomplete plateau iris configuration) ciliary sulcus. The ultrasound biomicroscopic parameters were compared between complete and incomplete plateau iris configuration. The same parameters of both groups were compared with those of normal eyes. The following measurements were performed: anterior chamber depth; angle opening distance at 500 microm from the scleral spur; peripheral iris thickness at 500 microm from the scleral spur; iris-ciliary process distance; trabecular-ciliary process distance and angle recess area. RESULTS: Plateau iris configuration was found in 33 eyes of 20 (10.2%) out of 196 patients with open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle and in 4 eyes of 2 (6.3%) out of 32 patients with acute primary angleclosure. Seventeen (77.3%) patients with plateau iris configuration were female and 5 (22.7%) male. Twenty-three (62.2%) out of 37 eyes had complete plateau iris configuration, and 14 (37.8%) had incomplete plateau iris configuration. Complete and incomplete plateau iris configuration presented similar biometric features with the exception of the iris-ciliary process distance. All plateau iris configuration eyes showed biometric parameters completely different from those of normal eyes except for peripheral iris thickness at 500 microm from the scleral spur. CONCLUSIONS: Plateau iris configuration was present in 10.2% of patients with open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle and in 6.3% of patients with acute primary angle-closure. Biometric features were similar in eyes with complete and incomplete plateau iris configuration with the exception of iris-ciliary process distance. Compared to normal eyes, all plateau iris configuration eyes showed biometric parameters completely different except for peripheral iris thickness at 500 microm from the scleral spur.

New considerations on pupillary block mechanism.

PURPOSE: To study the mechanisms of pupillary block in eyes with occludable angle by ultrasound biomicroscopy. METHODS: Initially, a pilot study of 13 eyes with acute primary angle-closure without medication was executed. Ultrasound biomicroscopy measurements of the angle, posterior chamber depth and iris thickness were performed in the temporal quadrant under light and dark conditions. Afterwards, ultrasound biomicroscopy measurements of iris-lens contact distance and iris-lens angle in the temporal quadrant and central anterior chamber depth were made in 32 eyes with acute primary angle-closure or intermittent primary angle-closure without medication, under light and dark conditions before and after laser peripheral iridectomy. RESULTS: In the pilot study, a significant decrease in the angle as well as a significant increase in the iris thickness occurred when comparing light to dark conditions. Before and after laser peripheral iridectomy (second study), significant differences were found in iris-lens contact distance (P<0.001) and iris-lens angle (P<0.001) under light and dark conditions. Also, significant differences were found in light and dark conditions, before laser peripheral iridectomy, in iris-lens angle (P=0.005), and after laser peripheral iridectomy, in iris-lens contact distance (P<0.001). No significant change occurred with anterior chamber depth. CONCLUSIONS: A decreased angle was correlated to an increase in iris thickness. After laser peripheral iridectomy, acute primary angle-closure or primary angle-closure eyes had an increased iris-lens contact distance and a decreased iris-lens angle. The anterior chamber depth did not change. These findings contradict the theory that pupillary block is the mechanism of acute primary angle-closure.

Plateau iris configuration in eyes with narrow-angle: an ultrasound biomicroscopic study / Configuração da íris em platô em olhos com seio camerular estreito: um estudo ultrabiomicroscópico

PURPOSE: To investigate, through ultrasound biomicroscopy images, the presence of plateau iris configuration in eyes with narrow-angle from patients with open-angle glaucoma and in eyes with previous acute primary angle-closure and compare the biometric features of eyes with plateau iris configuration with those of normal eyes. METHODS: Ultrasound biomicroscopic images from 196 patients with open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle and 32 patients with acute primary angle-closure were retrospectively analyzed. The inclusion and specific criteria for the diagnosis of plateau iris configuration was the presence of an anterior positioning of the ciliary processes, supporting the peripheral iris so that it was parallel to the trabecular meshwork; the iris root had a steep rise from its insertion point, followed by a downward angulation from the corneoscleral wall; presence of a central flat iris plane; an absent (complete plateau iris configuration) or partially absent (incomplete plateau iris configuration) ciliary sulcus. The ultrasound biomicroscopic parameters were compared between complete and incomplete plateau iris configuration. The same parameters of both groups were compared with those of normal eyes. The following measurements were performed: anterior chamber depth; angle opening distance at 500 µm from the scleral spur; peripheral iris thickness at 500 µm from the scleral spur; iris-ciliary process distance; trabecular-ciliary process distance and angle recess area. RESULTS: Plateau iris configuration was found in 33 eyes of 20 (10.2 percent) out of 196 patients with open-angle glaucoma and narrow-angle and in 4 eyes of 2 (6.3 percent) out of 32 patients with acute primary angleclosure. Seventeen (77.3 percent) patients with plateau iris configuration were female and 5 (22.7 percent) male. Twenty-three (62.2 percent) out of 37 eyes had complete plateau iris configuration, and 14 (37.8 percent) had incomplete plateau iris configuration. ...

OBJETIVO: Investigar, através de imagens de biomicroscopia ultrassônica, a presença de configuração da íris em platô em olhos com seio camerular estreito em portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto e em olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo. Avaliar as características biométricas nestes olhos, comparando-os a olhos normais. MÉTODOS: As imagens de biomicroscopia ultrassônica foram analisadas retrospectivamente, sendo que 196 pacientes eram portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto e 32 pacientes eram portadores de fechamento angular primário agudo. O critério de inclusão para configuração da íris em platô baseado em imagens de biomicroscopia ultrassônica foi definido pela presença de corpo ciliar posicionado anteriormente, íris acentuadamente angulada em seu ponto de inserção seguida de uma angulação descendente a partir da parede corneoescleral, íris central plana e sulco ciliar ausente (configuração da íris em platô completa) ou parcialmente ausente (configuração da íris em platô incompleta). Os parâmetros biométricos medidos pela biomicroscopia ultrassônica foram comparados entre os olhos com configuração da íris em platô completa e incompleta. Os mesmos parâmetros de ambos os grupos foram comparados com os de olhos normais. Foram medidos: profundidade central da câmara anterior; a distância da abertura do ângulo a 500 µm do esporão escleral; a espessura da íris a 500 µm do esporão escleral; a distância íris-processo ciliar, a distância faixa trabecular-processo ciliar e a área de recesso angular. RESULTADOS: A configuração da íris em platô foi encontrada em 33 olhos de 20 pacientes portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto (10,2 por cento de um total de 196) e 4 olhos de 2 pacientes portadores de fechamento angular primário agudo (6,3 por cento de um total de 32). Dezessete (77,3 por cento) eram do sexo feminino e 5 (22,7 por cento) do sexo masculino. Dos 37 olhos, 23 (62,2 por cento) apresentaram configuração ...

New considerations on pupillary block mechanim / Novas considerações sobre o mecanismo do bloqueio pupilar

PURPOSE: To study the mechanisms of pupillary block in eyes with occludable angle by ultrasound biomicroscopy. METHODS: Initially, a pilot study of 13 eyes with acute primary angle-closure without medication was executed. Ultrasound biomicroscopy measurements of the angle, posterior chamber depth and iris thickness were performed in the temporal quadrant under light and dark conditions. Afterwards, ultrasound biomicroscopy measurements of iris-lens contact distance and iris-lens angle in the temporal quadrant and central anterior chamber depht were made in 32 eyes with acute primary angle-closure or intermittent primary angle-closure without medication, under light and dark conditions before and after laser peripheral iridectomy. RESULTS: In the pilot study, a significant decrease in the angle as well as a significant increase in the iris thickness occurred when comparing light to dark conditions. Before and after laser peripheral iridectomy (second study), significant differences were found in iris-lens contact distance (P<0.001) and iris-lens angle (P<0.001) under light and dark conditions. Also, significant differences were found in light and dark conditions, before laser peripheral iridectomy, in iris-lens angle (P=0.005), and after laser peripheral iridectomy, in iris-lens contact distance (P<0.001). No significant change occurred with anterior chamber depth. CONCLUSIONS: A decreased angle was correlated to an increase in iris thickness. After laser peripheral iridectomy, acute primary angle-closure or primary angle-closure eyes had an increased iris-lens contact distance and a decreased iris-lens angle. The anterior chamber depth did not change. These findings contradict the theory that pupillary block is the mechanism of acute primary angle-closure.

OBJETIVO: Investigar o mecanismo do bloqueio pupilar em olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo ou intermitente por meio da biomicroscopia ultrassônica. MÉTODOS: Inicialmente, fez-se estudo piloto de 13 olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo sem medicação. Medimos pela biomicroscopia ultrassônica, no claro e no escuro, a amplitude do seio camerular, a profundidade da câmara posterior e a espessura da íris no quadrante temporal. Posteriormente, avaliamos pela biomicroscopia ultrassônica 32 olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo ou fechamento angular intermitente sem medicação, no claro e no escuro e antes e após iridectomia periférica. Medimos a distância de contato irido-cristaliniano e o ângulo irido-cristaliniano no quadrante temporal e a profundidade central da câmara anterior. RESULTADOS: No estudo piloto, demonstrou-se com significância estatística redução da amplitude do seio camerular e aumento da espessura iriana quando se passou do claro para o escuro. Antes e após a iridectomia periférica, foram encontradas diferenças estatisticamente significativas na distância de contato irido-cristaliniano (p<0,001) e no ângulo irido-cristaliniano (p<0,001) ambos no claro e no escuro. Foram encontradas diferenças, estatisticamente significativas, no claro e no escuro, antes da iridectomia periférica no ângulo irido-cristaliniano (p=0,005) e, após a iridectomia periférica na distância de contato irido-cristaliniano (p<0,001). Nenhuma diferença significativa ocorreu na profundidade central da câmara anterior. CONCLUSÕES: A diminuição da amplitude do seio camerular correspondeu somente ao aumento da espessura da íris. Após a iridectomia periférica, os olhos com fechamento angular primário agudo ou fechamento angular intermitente apresentaram, com significância estatística, aumento da distância de contato irido-cristaliniano e diminuição do ângulo irido-cristaliniano. A profundidade central da câmara anterior não se alterou. Esses ...

New comparative clinical and biometric findings between acute primary angle-closure and glaucomatous eyes with narrow angle.

PURPOSE: To compare, clinically and biometrically, affected and fellow acute primary angle-closure (APAC) eyes and glaucomatous eyes with narrow angle (NA). METHODS: Comparative case series; 30 patients with APAC and 27 glaucomatous patients with NA were evaluated. Keratometry (K), central corneal thickness (CCT), lens thickness (LT), axial length (AL) and anterior chamber depth (ACD) were measured. Parameters defined as lens posisiton (LP) and relative lens position (RLP) were calculated. RESULTS: Biometric difference between APAC-affected and fellow eyes was found only in LP (P=0.046). When fellow eyes were compared to glaucomatous eyes with NA, differences were found in ACD (P=0.009), AL (P=0.010), and LT/AL (P=0.005). The comparison between APAC-affected and glaucomatous eyes with NA showed significant differences in almost all biometric parameters, except for LT (P=0.148) and RLP (P=0.374). We found that the logistic regression model (LRM), built with three parameters (K, CCT and LT/AL), higher than 0.334 could be a reasonable instrument to differentiate APAC eyes from glaucomatous eyes with NA. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that APAC-affected and fellow eyes have similar biometric features, and glaucomatous eyes with NA have a less crowded anterior segment. The LRM built showed promising results in distinguishing APAC from glaucomatous eyes with NA.

Intraocular pressure and ocular rigidity after LASIK.

PURPOSE: To assess the intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular rigidity (E) at 1, 3, 6 and 24 postoperative months in eyes that underwent LASIK. METHODS: The IOP measured by Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and by the 5.5 and 10 gm. weights of a standardized Schioetz tonometer (ST) and the E measured by differential tonometry (the 5.5 and 10 gm. of ST) were assessed before and after LASIK (at 1, 3, 6 and 24 month) in 23 eyes. The volume of the corneal indentation (Vc) and IOP with ST resting on the eye (tonometric pressure - Pt) were also evaluated. RESULTS: The average IOP (GAT) at 6 and 24 months after LASIK was lower than at 1 and 3 months and before LASIK. A statistically significant difference of E was found at 1, 3, 6 and 24 months. The reduction of the central corneal thickness (CCT) by LASIK was the cause of increasing values of Vc and decreased values of Pt. In turn, the changes in Vc and Pt were responsible for the lower IOP measurements by GAT and E changes. CONCLUSIONS: LASIK reduces IOP readings by GAT but not the ones by ST (differential tonometry). LASIK also diminishes E. IOP (GAT) values are lower at 6 and 24 months. IOP evaluation by ST is more accurate than that by GAT. At 6 months, Vc, Pt and E parameters are stabilized (no changes relatively to 24 months measurements.

Comparative biometric study between plateau iris configuration and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle.

PURPOSE: To investigate biometrically the differences between plateau iris configuration (PIC) eyes and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes. METHODS: A comparative study involving a case series with 20 eyes of 11 plateau iris configuration patients and 45 eyes of 27 primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes patients was done. The following measurements were taken: corneal curvature, central corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness (LT), axial length (AL), lens thickness and axial length ratio, lens position (LP) and relative lens position (RLP). RESULTS: The plateau iris configuration eyes presented a higher corneal cuvature value than primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes eyes but not with clinical and statistical difference (P=0.090). The plateau iris configuration eyes demonstrated a higher central corneal thickness, with statistical significance, when compared to primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes (P=0.010). Statistical significant difference between plateau iris configuration and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes was found in axial length (21.69 +/- 0.98 vs. 22.42 +/- 0.89; P=0.003). No significant difference was found when anterior chamber depth (2.62 +/- 0.23 vs. 2.71 +/- 0.31; P=0.078), LT (4.67 +/- 0.36 vs. 4.69 +/- 0.45; P=0.975), LT/AL (2.16 +/- 0.17 vs. 2.10 +/- 0.21; P=0.569), LP (4.95 +/- 0.25 vs. 5.06 +/- 0.34; P=0.164) and RLP (0.23 +/- 0.01 vs. 0.22 +/- 0.14; P=0.348) were evaluated. CONCLUSION: The eyes with plateau iris configuration presented statistical significantly shorter axial length and higher central corneal thickness than primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes.

Intraocular pressure and ocular rigidity after LASIK / Pressão intraocular e rigidez ocular após LASIK

PURPOSE: To assess the intraocular pressure (IOP) and ocular rigidity (E) at 1, 3, 6 and 24 postoperative months in eyes that underwent LASIK. METHODS: The IOP measured by Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT) and by the 5.5 and 10 gm. weights of a standardized Schioetz tonometer (ST) and the E measured by differential tonometry (the 5.5 and 10 gm. of ST) were assessed before and after LASIK (at 1, 3, 6 and 24 month) in 23 eyes. The volume of the corneal indentation (Vc) and IOP with ST resting on the eye (tonometric pressure - Pt) were also evaluated. RESULTS: The average IOP (GAT) at 6 and 24 months after LASIK was lower than at 1 and 3 months and before LASIK. A statistically significant difference of E was found at 1, 3, 6 and 24 months. The reduction of the central corneal thickness (CCT) by LASIK was the cause of increasing values of Vc and decreased values of Pt. In turn, the changes in Vc and Pt were responsible for the lower IOP measurements by GAT and E changes. CONCLUSIONS: LASIK reduces IOP readings by GAT but not the ones by ST (differential tonometry). LASIK also diminishes E. IOP (GAT) values are lower at 6 and 24 months. IOP evaluation by ST is more accurate than that by GAT. At 6 months, Vc, Pt and E parameters are stabilized (no changes relatively to 24 months measurements.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar comparativamente a pressão intraocular (Po) e a rigidez ocular (E) antes e após 1, 3, 6 e 24 meses em olhos submetidos a LASIK. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados a Po (pela tonometria de aplanação de Goldmann - TAG e pela tonometria diferencial com os pesos 5,5 e 10 g do tonômetro de Schioetz (ST) e E (pela tonometria diferencial) antes e após 1, 3, 6 e 24 meses em 23 olhos submetidos a LASIK. Foram também avaliados o volume de depressão corneana (Vc) e a pressão tonométrica (Pt) com o tonômetro de Schioetz repousando sobre o olho. RESULTADOS: Os valores médios da Po (TAG) 6 e 24 meses após o LASIK foram menores que os obtidos antes e 1 e 3 meses após o LASIK. Os valores médios de E foram significativamente inferiores após 1, 3, 6 e 24 meses após o LASIK que antes da cirurgia. A redução da espessura central da córnea pelo LASIK causou aumento dos valores médios de Vc e diminuição dos de Pt. Por sua vez, essas alterações de Vc e Pt foram as responsáveis pelos menores valores das medidas de Po (TAG) e de E. CONCLUSÕES: A cirurgia por LASIK diminui os valores da leitura da Po medida pelo tonômetro de Goldmann, porém não altera os valores de Po obtidos pela tonometria de Schioetz. A cirurgia também diminui a rigidez ocular. As medidas da Po (TAG) apresentaram menores valores 6 e 24 meses após o Lasik. A avaliação da Po pelo ST parece ser mais confiável que pelo TAG. Observou-se estabilização dos valores de Vc, Pt and E seis meses após o LASIK.

Comparative biometric study between plateau iris configuration and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle / Estudo biométrico comparativo entre configuração da íris em platô e glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito

PURPOSE: To investigate biometrically the differences between plateau iris configuration (PIC) eyes and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes. METHODS: A comparative study involving a case series with 20 eyes of 11 plateau iris configuration patients and 45 eyes of 27 primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes patients was done. The following measurements were taken: corneal curvature, central corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness (LT), axial length (AL), lens thickness and axial length ratio, lens position (LP) and relative lens position (RLP). RESULTS: The plateau iris configuration eyes presented a higher corneal cuvature value than primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes eyes but not with clinical and statistical difference (P=0.090). The plateau iris configuration eyes demonstrated a higher central corneal thickness, with statistical significance, when compared to primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes (P=0.010). Statistical significant difference between plateau iris configuration and primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes was found in axial length (21.69 ± 0.98 vs. 22.42 ± 0.89; P=0.003). No significant difference was found when anterior chamber depth (2.62 ± 0.23 vs. 2.71 ± 0.31; P=0.078), LT (4.67 ± 0.36 vs. 4.69 ± 0.45; P=0.975), LT/AL (2.16 ± 0.17 vs. 2.10 ± 0.21; P=0.569), LP (4.95 ± 0.25 vs. 5.06 ± 0.34; P=0.164) and RLP (0.23 ± 0.01 vs. 0.22 ± 0.14; P=0.348) were evaluated. CONCLUSION: The eyes with plateau iris configuration presented statistical significantly shorter axial length and higher central corneal thickness than primary open angle glaucoma with narrow angle eyes.

OBJETIVO: Comparar, biometricamente, olhos portadores de configuração da íris em platô (CIP) e olhos portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo comparativo envolvendo 20 olhos de 11 pacientes portadores de íris em platô e 45 olhos de 27 pacientes portadores de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito. Os parâmetros avaliados foram: curvatura corneana, espessura central da córnea, profundidade central da câmara anterior, espessura do cristalino (EC), comprimento axial (CAx), relação entre a espessura do cristalino e o comprimento axial (EC/CAx), posição do cristalino (PC) e posição relativa do cristalino (PRC). RESULTADOS: Os olhos com íris em platô apresentaram valores ceratométricos superiores àqueles dos olhos com glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito, embora sem diferença clínica ou estatística (P=0,090). Os olhos com configuração da íris em platô apresentaram maior espessura central da córnea com diferença estatisticamente significativa, quando comparados aos olhos com CIP (P=0,010). Diferença estatisticamente significativa foi encontrada entre os olhos com configuração da íris em platô e os olhos com glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito no CAx (21,69 ± 0,98 vs. 22,42 ± 0,89; P=0,003). Não houve diferença significativa entre: profundidade central da câmara anterior (2,62 ± 0,23 e 2,71 ± 0,31; P=0,078); EC (4,67 ± 0,36 e 4,69 ± 0,45; P=0,975); EC/CAx (2,16 ± 0,17 e 2,10 ± 0,21; P=0,569); PC (4,95 ± 0,25 e 5,06 ± 0,34; P=0,164) e PRC (0,23 ± 0,01 e 0,22 ± 0,14; P=0,348). CONCLUSÃO: Os olhos com configuração da íris em platô possuem menor comprimento axial e maior espessura central da córnea em comparação aos olhos com glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto com seio camerular estreito, com significância estatística.